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The blistering heat wave sweeping across California has all eyes on the desolate
expanse of Death Valley this weekend. With the National Weather Service (NWS)
predicting the hottest temperature ever recorded, one that could shatter
existing records, there is an intense atmosphere of anticipation and concern.

Regardless of the exact temperature, Death Valley will experience deadly heat,
with overnight lows that could exceed 100 degrees. 




HOTTEST JUNE IN HISTORY

Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have
already confirmed that last month, June 2023, was the hottest June ever
recorded.

If the current heat trends continue unabated, July is likely to follow suit. As
a land notorious for its extreme heat, Death Valley is drawing particular
attention.




HOTTEST TEMPERATURE EVER RECORDED

Situated in the parched heart of Death Valley, Furnace Creek is the particular
location that has meteorologists and climate scientists on edge. The NWS has
forecasted temperatures here that could reach a staggering 129 degrees, and
possibly peak at 131 degrees Fahrenheit this Sunday. If this becomes reality, it
will set a new record for the hottest temperature ever officially recorded on
Earth.

However, there is an ongoing debate regarding this potential record-breaking
heat. The current official record held by Guinness World Records stands at 134
degrees Fahrenheit.

This scorching benchmark was set in that very same spot of Furnace Creek back in
1913. Some argue that this past record still holds the title for the hottest day
ever recorded.





ALARMING IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PLANET

The implications of this heat wave are alarming. The heat in Death Valley this
weekend is symbolic of a far larger issue that continues to shape our collective
future. 

The extreme weather is a stark reminder of our changing climate and the urgency
of global efforts to mitigate these changes. It is a wakeup call to the
importance of addressing climate change head-on. This warning is not just for
the survival of Death Valley, but for the entire planet.




EXTREME HEAT ADVISORIES

This week, more than a third of Americans are under extreme heat advisories,
watches, and warnings. This heat wave has already seared through many states and
it continues to spread, currently threatening California with daunting
temperatures often venturing into triple digits.

A forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS) has cautioned residents in
Central and Southern California that the hottest weather of the year is yet to
come. 

"Several days of extreme heat will result in a major concern for
life-threatening heat illnesses for anyone outside for an extended period," said
NWS. This statement underlines the dire consequences of exposure to these
extreme temperatures.




MORE ABOUT DEATH VALLEY

Death Valley is a desert valley located in Eastern California, within the Mojave
Desert. It is one of the hottest places in the world during the summer and is
the driest, lowest, and hottest area in North America. 



Death Valley's Badwater Basin is the point of the lowest elevation in North
America, at 282 feet below sea level. This point is 84.6 miles east-southeast of
Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States, with an
elevation of 14,505 feet.

The park covers an area of about 3,000 square miles. There are several
attractions within the park such as salt flats, sand dunes, badlands, valleys,
canyons, and mountains. The diverse geologic features and the extreme weather
conditions make it a fascinating place for geologists and tourists.

Despite its inhospitable nature, a variety of plants and animals have adapted to
live there. Human history in the area dates back over 9,000 years with Native
American groups living in the region. It received its English name in 1849
during the California Gold Rush.

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SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 8,000 people have yet to return home after
torrential rains pounded the country last week, officials said, despite the
monsoon rain coming to a lull Wednesday.

Across the country, a cumulative 16,514 people had temporarily evacuated their
homes as of 11 a.m. Of them, 7,843 were still staying at relatives' houses or
shelters set up at senior centers, village halls or schools, according to the
Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters.

The torrential rain that swept the country last week left 44 people dead and six
others missing nationwide.

In particular, the flooding of the Osong underground roadway in the central city
of Cheongju on Saturday led to 14 deaths, when a nearby river overflowed after
an embankment was brought down by rising water levels due to heavy rain.





Downpours have also damaged 1,043 public facilities and 948 other private
properties, with the damage centered around South Chungcheong Province. Homes
were also destroyed, with 332 homes reported to have been inundated and 90
others damaged, according to officials.

Farmland over half the size of Seoul, amounting to 32,894.5 hectares, was
flooded, and 797,000 livestock, including chickens and ducks, died from the
downpour.

Meanwhile, President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday designated 13 areas hard-hit
from the downpours as special disaster zones, paving the way for them to be
eligible for financial support in recovery work, relief funds for victims and
other benefits.

sookim@yna.co.kr

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