Beginning August 1, the National Institute of Environmental Research, in cooperation with Busan City, has officially launched a “Heat Wave Information Alarm Service” aimed at reducing health risks caused by extreme summer temperatures.

The service uses real-time temperature data collected from 27 air quality monitoring stations across Busan to inform residents of local heat wave conditions. It is designed to help prevent heat-related illnesses by alerting citizens to dangerous temperature levels and advising appropriate action.

The alert system will operate annually from July through September and is accessible through multiple platforms:

• KakaoTalk-based Notification Talk Service

• Busan Institute of Health and Environment website (ihe.busan.go.kr)

• Health and Environment Information Disclosure System

• Air quality traffic light displays at 16 key locations

The KakaoTalk “Notification Talk Service” is expected to be particularly effective due to its accessibility and wide reach. As of now, over 5,500 individuals and 518 public and media organizations are registered to receive alerts.

Residents can sign up for the Notification Talk Service online through the Institute of Health and Environment’s website (Open Forum > Air Pollution Forecast Notification Service).

In addition to heat wave warnings, the system also provides updates on air pollution levels and public safety guidelines.

Fleet Chinhae

USAG Daegu