Citizens are walking along the trail with umbrellas. Photo by Yonhap News

Citizens are walking along the trail with umbrellas. Photo by Yonhap News

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Today (the 17th), the whole country will be mostly clear, with heavy rain expected in Jeju Island.


The Korea Meteorological Administration announced on the 16th that rain will begin in Jeju Island from 12 PM and by 9 PM, some areas in Jeonnam Province will also experience rain.


Expected precipitation from 12 PM today until the 19th is △Jeju Island 80~150mm (over 200mm in some areas) △Southern coast 30~80mm △Southern regions (excluding southern coast, until the 18th) 5~40mm.


Morning low temperatures are expected to be △Seoul 20°C △Daejeon 20°C △Daegu 19°C △Busan 19°C △Jeonju 19°C △Gwangju 20°C △Cheongju 20°C △Chuncheon 19°C △Gangneung 21°C △Jeju 21°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 18°C △Baengnyeongdo 16°C.


Daytime high temperatures are forecasted as △Seoul 29°C △Daejeon 28°C △Daegu 28°C △Busan 25°C △Jeonju 28°C △Gwangju 26°C △Cheongju 29°C △Chuncheon 31°C △Gangneung 32°C △Jeju 24°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 24°C △Baengnyeongdo 23°C.


Fine dust levels will be 'Good' to 'Moderate' across all regions due to smooth atmospheric dispersion.



The Korea Meteorological Administration urged, "Since Jeju Island has recently received heavy rainfall of 100~200mm causing weakened ground conditions, there is concern about flooding damage in low-lying areas and farmlands due to upcoming rain. Please take special care to avoid any damage."


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