Ready for hell on Earth? South Korea, Japan, and Russia are currently roasting under record-breaking temperatures that slap a cold splash of reality on anyone who thought summer was just warm. On July 8, Seoul’s thermometer hit a scorching 37.7 degrees Celsius — the highest temperature ever recorded in the South Korean capital at the start of July, smashing an 86-year-old record! The previous record was 36.8 degrees set back in 1936. Meteorologists warn the muggy weather won’t ease up anytime soon, as even hotter and more humid air flows in from the south.
But Seoul isn’t the only city sweating it out. Japan experienced its hottest June since records began in 1898. The Japanese Meteorological Agency announced that the average temperature last month was 2.34 degrees Celsius above the norm, breaking the previous record from 1994. This heatwave is driven by global warming and the influence of high-pressure systems over the Pacific. Forecasters warn July will be even more brutal. Citizens are urged to take precautions because this heatwave can be deadly.
Meanwhile, Moscow is battling extreme weather swings. On July 8, the Russian capital recorded 34.6 degrees Celsius, breaking the 2010 record of 34.5 degrees. For many, it’s just a number, but for Moscow, it’s a heat shock — especially since just days earlier, on June 30, the city saw its coldest end of June ever at a mere 12.6 degrees. Authorities have urged people, especially those with health issues, to avoid prolonged sun exposure.
These wild weather swings and temperature records aren’t just stats — they’re wake-up calls for the whole world. Global warming isn’t some distant threat anymore; it’s a reality that’s roasting and freezing us in the same breath. As temperatures climb and records fall, the question is: how much more can we take? And will anyone finally get that it’s time to act, not ignore?
If you survived these heatwaves or have a cool trick to beat the heat, drop a comment below. Maybe your idea will save someone from the next scorching blast!
