South Korea heatwave declared national disaster as deaths hit 19

It is extremely hot in South Korea right now.

The heat has been so severe that 19 people have died.

The country's president, Lee Jae Myung, has called the heatwave a national disaster.

A national disaster means the whole country works together to help people stay safe.

In the city of Yangsan, temperatures reached 42.5 degrees Celsius, the hottest ever recorded in 122 years of records.

Seoul, the capital, received its first-ever heatwave warning.

People are told to avoid outdoor activities like farming, sports, and construction work.

Some older people and people without homes are getting help, such as air-conditioned housing and water sprayed on streets.

Even two baseball games were cancelled because it was too hot to play.