North Korea warns of health problems due to ongoing heat wave



News North Korea warns of health problems due to ongoing heat wave Most North Koreans lack access to air conditioning as temperatures reach over 35 Celsius in some regions Colin Zwirko July 16, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV, July 15, 2021 \| A state TV weather anchor describes high temperatures reaching over 30 degrees C across North Korea on July 15 North Korean state media is warning citizens of the deadly potential of an ongoing heat wave, amid dangerously high temperatures in areas of the country lacking regular access to electricity and air conditioning. The warning comes as countries around the world have reported unusually high numbers of deaths from extreme heat attributed to the worsening effects of climate change. North Korean state media is warning citizens of the deadly potential of an ongoing heat wave, amid dangerously high temperatures in areas of the country lacking regular access to electricity and air conditioning. The warning comes as countries around the world have reported unusually high numbers of deaths from extreme heat attributed to the worsening effects of climate change. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea warns of health problems due to ongoing heat wave

Most North Koreans lack access to air conditioning as temperatures reach over 35 Celsius in some regions

Colin Zwirko July 16, 2021

North Korea warns of health problems due to ongoing heat wave

KCTV, July 15, 2021 | A state TV weather anchor describes high temperatures reaching over 30 degrees C across North Korea on July 15

North Korean state media is warning citizens of the deadly potential of an ongoing heat wave, amid dangerously high temperatures in areas of the country lacking regular access to electricity and air conditioning.

The warning comes as countries around the world have reported unusually high numbers of deaths from extreme heat attributed to the worsening effects of climate change.

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