[Today's Weather] Cloudy Nationwide with Heavy Rain in Southern Regions and Jeju Including Busan

On the morning of the 11th, a citizen is taking a walk in the rain near Busan City Hall in Yeonje-gu, Busan. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] As of 7 a.m. on Saturday the 13th, the entire country is cloudy, and rain is falling in Busan, southern Chungcheong, Changwon, Ulsan, Pohang, Jeju Island, and other areas.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that the rain will weaken during the day, move down to the southern coast, and then redevelop and move northward from the afternoon.

Between 6 p.m. on the 13th and 9 a.m. on the 14th, strong rain of 30 to 50 mm per hour accompanied by gusts and thunder/lightning is expected mainly in southern Chungcheong and the southern regions, with some places receiving very heavy rainfall exceeding 150 mm.

In particular, the KMA urged special caution for safety accidents as the rain will continue for a long time in the southern regions until the 14th, which may cause sudden flooding in valleys or rivers.

Expected rainfall by region is 50 to 100 mm (over 150 mm in some areas) in southern Chungcheong and southern regions, 30 to 80 mm (over 100 mm in some areas) in northern Chungcheong and Jeju Island, and 5 to 30 mm in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Ulleungdo, Dokdo, and the five western islands.

The highest daytime temperature on the 13th is predicted to be between 24 and 33 degrees Celsius, and the lowest morning temperature and highest daytime temperature on the 14th are expected to be 20 to 25 degrees Celsius and 25 to 33 degrees Celsius, respectively.

A KMA official said, "Daytime temperatures will remain around 30 degrees Celsius, but due to the rain, humidity will be high, making the perceived temperature 1 to 3 degrees higher than the actual temperature," adding, "In areas where the highest daytime temperature exceeds 30 degrees, caution is needed for heat-related illnesses and other heat-induced damages."

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