Sweltering heat is expected to hit the nation starting from the latter half of this month following the end of the monsoon season.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast Monday that beginning from the second half of this month to the first half of next month, the nation will see extremely hot weather. The agency said that temperatures during that period will be higher compared to previous years due to North Pacific high pressure.

Also during this period, the agency said the nation will frequently see scorching heat and tropical nights.

The agency also projected that heavy rain will fall in different parts of the country while the amount of rainfall is expected to be similar to previous years.