Group 1: Price Increases in Agricultural Products - The prices of agricultural products in South Korea, including watermelon, tomatoes, peaches, and cabbage, have significantly increased due to extreme heat conditions [1] - The average retail price of watermelon has reached 33,337 KRW (approximately 173 RMB), marking a 33.7% increase compared to the previous month and a 17.6% increase year-on-year [1] - Tomato prices have surged to an average of 6,716 KRW (35 RMB) per kilogram, reflecting a nearly 70% increase from the previous month and over 42% from the same period last year [1] - The average price for a pack of 10 peaches is 21,133 KRW (109 RMB), showing substantial increases both month-on-month and year-on-year [1] - Cabbage prices have surpassed 6,000 KRW (31 RMB) per head, reaching 6,114 KRW (32 RMB), which is a 68% increase from the previous month and an 11.2% increase year-on-year [1] Group 2: Impact of Weather Conditions - South Korea is experiencing one of the most severe heatwaves on record, with the Korea Meteorological Administration reporting 15 days in July where temperatures reached 33 degrees Celsius or higher, which is more than four times the historical average of 3.4 days since 1973 [2] - The country recorded 23 "tropical nights" in July, where nighttime temperatures remained above 25 degrees Celsius, marking the highest number since records began in 1973 [2] Group 3: Government Response - The South Korean government has announced plans to take measures to stabilize the market supply of key agricultural products in response to the rising prices [1]

韩国疾病管理厅7月31日发布的数据显示，由于极端高温天气持续，韩国最近两个多月已有16人死于高 温相关疾病。韩国疾病管理厅今年5月15日启动高温相关疾病监测预警系统。截至7月30日，该国已累计 报告2900名患者。(央视新闻) ...

Group 1 - The article highlights the increasing presence of elderly individuals in public spaces to escape the heat, indicating a need for a comprehensive "age-friendly" cooling system from homes to cities [1] - It points out that elderly people are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses due to decreased physiological regulation and chronic health conditions, exacerbated by social isolation [1] - The article notes that while some commercial spaces provide air conditioning, ageism persists, and community services often overlook heat prevention in their regular offerings [1] Group 2 - To address the challenges faced by the elderly during high temperatures, a foundational service network is proposed, including the establishment of "cooling stations" equipped with basic medical supplies [2] - The article suggests that local units should maintain dynamic records of elderly individuals living alone and that healthcare providers should implement emergency plans for heatwaves [2] - It emphasizes the need for public spaces to adopt age-friendly cooling standards and encourages social initiatives to support elderly individuals during extreme heat [2]

智通财经6月4日电，近日，国际科研机构"世界天气归因联盟"等多个机构共同发布一份有关气候变化的 报告：由于人类活动导致的气候变化，全球约有一半的人口在过去一年中经历了比以往多出至少一个月 的极端高温天气。报告指出，研究人员通过对2024年5月1日到2025年5月1日的气象数据分析发现，这期 间全球共发生了67次极端高温事件。不过，许多与高温相关的死亡未被报告，或被误诊为心脏病、肾功 能衰竭等。特别是低收入社区和弱势群体，如老年人和患有慢性病的人，更容易受到高温的影响。 报告显示全球半数人口去年多经历至少30天极端高温天气 ...