Image Source: Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS) / Korea Meteorological Administration | Weather Analysis Chart (Aug 8, 2026)
Welcome to the official English summary of the Daily National Safety Management Report released by the South Korean Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS) for Saturday, August 8, 2026. Today’s briefing covers ongoing extreme heatwave alerts, heavy rain forecasts for eastern coastal regions, regional disaster damage statistics, and tracking updates on Typhoon Dolphin and Typhoon Chan-hom.
Table of Contents
1. Weather Alerts: Heatwave, Tropical Nights & Heavy Rain
The Central Disaster and Safety Situation Room maintains a Level 2 Emergency Response and 'Severe' heatwave crisis level across South Korea.
- Extreme Heatwave: Daytime high temperatures nationwide will range from 26°C to 37°C, with perceived temperatures hovering around 35°C in most regions. Overnight temperatures in Seoul reached 31.4°C, continuing intense tropical night phenomena.
- Heavy Rain Outlook: From August 8 to August 10, Gangwon Yeongdong and Gyeongbuk East Coast are forecast to receive heavy precipitation ranging from 50mm to 100mm (exceeding 150mm+ in mountainous areas), with intense rainfall rates of 30–50mm per hour accompanied by thunder and lightning.
- Maritime Advisories: High wave warnings and strong wind warnings have been issued for southern coastal waters, Jeju Island, and the East Sea, resulting in passenger ferry suspensions.
2. Casualty & Property Damage Statistics
The prolonged heatwave continues to impact public health, livestock, and aquaculture:
| Category | 24-Hour Change | Cumulative Total (May 15–Aug 7) |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Illness Patients | 185 patients | 2,872 patients (23 deaths) |
| Livestock Losses | 116 animals | 901,602 animals (856k poultry, 45k pigs) |
| Farmed Fish Mortality | 297,688 fish | 864,497 fish |
3. Typhoon Tracking Updates (Dolphin & Chan-hom)
Meteorological authorities are closely monitoring two active tropical systems:
- Typhoon No. 13 (Dolphin): As of 03:00 KST on August 8, Typhoon Dolphin is classified as Intensity Level 4, located approximately 150 km west of Okinawa, Japan, moving south at 11 km/h. It is expected to weaken into a tropical depression within 96 hours.
- Typhoon No. 15 (Chan-hom): Classified as Intensity Level 1, located approximately 1,740 km east of Tokyo, Japan, moving west-northwest at 36 km/h.
4. Power Grid Status & Major Incidents
National Power Supply: Electricity supply for Saturday, August 8, remains stable. Peak demand is forecasted at 84.1 GW between 19:00 and 20:00 KST, with an operational reserve of 10.6 GW (12.7%).
Major Incidents Over 24 Hours:
- Industrial Fire: A road safety equipment manufacturing factory in Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk, caught fire on August 7, spreading to an adjacent building. No injuries were reported, and the fire was completely extinguished in three hours.
- Wildfires: Three minor forest fires occurred in Gurye (Jeonnam), Cheongdo (Gyeongbuk), and Andong (Gyeongbuk); all were fully extinguished with zero casualties.
- Transport Restrictions: 14 passenger ships across 9 ferry routes (including Yeosu-Geomun and Moseulpo-Gapa) and 4 hiking routes in Hallasan National Park were restricted due to rough weather.
5. Interactive Map: Central Disaster Control Center
Location context for municipal emergency headquarters managing safety and heatwave responses in Seoul Metropolitan City:
🏛️ Official Source [출처]
Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS), Republic of Korea [대한민국 정부 행정안전부]
Central Disaster and Safety Situation Room (044-205-1540)
https://www.mois.go.kr
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