Good afternoon. Typhoon Jongdari has weakened to a tropical depression, but it has caused casualties in nine prefectures of Japan, and will also have some impact on South Korea.<br /><br /> Eastern parts of Gangwon-do and Gyeongsang-do provinces will see some showers while Jeju Island will receive 10 to 40 millimeters of rainfall. <br /><br /> Meanwhile the western parts of the country will need to brace for steamy, moist air and stronger heat. <br /> <br /> More record breaking heat is expected over the next two days with highs nearing 38 degrees Celsius here in the capital, the risk of heatstroke and heat exhaustion remains high. <br /><br /> For today, Seoul and Daejeon could have highs of 37 degrees Celsius, Daegu and Chuncheon are scorching at 35. Gwangju will get up to 36 degrees. <br /><br />With that, let's take a look at the international weather for viewers around the world. <br /><br />Western parts of South Korea will have sweltering weather while North Korea is also under a heat wave. <br /><br />Tropical Storm Jongdari made landfall early Sunday in central Japan after dumping heavy rain on Tokyo and other parts of eastern Japan the previous day. At least 23 people in 8 prefectures across Japan have been injured by the storm. <br /><br />Wellington should enjoy sunny skies on Monday, rain in store for the rest of the week.<br /><br />Downpours are set to once again target the eastern United States this week including New York and Washington DC.<br /><br />As for South America, most major cities will be under mostly sunny skies. <br /><br />London will get some relief from the heat with rain on Monday. <br /><br />And lastly to Africa, Dakar will be rainy while Addis Ababa will have unstable weather. <br /><br />That's the weather update for now.<br />
