More than 40,000 young people from around the world who were attending the World Scout Jamboree have fallen ill and were moved into hotels after South Korea heatwave.
The Scout Association says South Korea like many other countries, is experiencing the impact of climate change, including more frequent and intense heatwaves.
The Association says the British group of 4,500, the largest in attendance, is moving from a camp site at Saemangeum to Seoul.
The US and Singaporean teams are also pulling their members out of the event.
South Korea's government says they are sending 60 more medics and 700 service workers to maintain the toilets and showers, with many countries staying at the site for the next week.
Most of those attending are aged between 14 and 18, and 155 countries are represented in South Korea.
The BBC says they been told that some scouts are sharing five to a room, while up to 250 are sleeping in the ballroom of one Seoul hotel due to a lack of available accommodation.
The Scout Association says they are advising participants to stay hydrated, seeking shade, and avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun are essential measures to mitigate the risks of heat-related illnesses.
[Source: bbcnews]
