Hundreds of attendees at the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea have fallen ill as the country grapples with an extended heatwave affecting large swathes of the country, Report informs referring to The Guardian.
The event, which started earlier this week, has drawn 43,000 young Scouts from 158 countries this year. By the end of the first day, August 1, officials had counted at least 400 patients who needed treatment for heat-related symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and exhaustion. On August 2, a further 207 heat-related cases emerged.
The outdoor event is being held on 8.8 sq km of reclaimed tidelands in the southern county of Buan, about 180km south-west of Seoul. Awnings and tents dot the site, which has little natural shade. The weather is expected to hover around 35C (95F) until the weekend, with brief showers.