South Koreans swelted through scorching temperatures Tuesday as Seoul suffers through a hot spell, recording seven days above 35 degree Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit). The government has issued regular alerts via text warning people to consume water often and refrain from outdoor activities between 2pm to 5pm. The heat shows no signs of relenting, with another week of mid-30 degree days forecast. The dry spell comes amid tight covid restrictions across the country, including limits on people gathering in groups at some of the country's most popular beach destinations and a ban on groups of more than two in the capital after 6 pm. A number of public pools in the capital remain closed, while people have found respite at popular areas alongside streams on the outskirts of the capital. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES