[Today’s Weather] Thunder and Lightning Nationwide... The Full-Scale Jangma Season Begins

Due to the autumn monsoon, rain fell on the 10th, and citizens are hurrying along the streets of Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] On Wednesday (24th), as the monsoon season fully begins, rain will fall nationwide.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) reported that rain will start from the west coast at dawn and expand nationwide from midday.

There will be gusty winds along with thunder and lightning in various parts of the country, and strong rain of around 30mm per hour may fall in northern Gangwon and Jeju Island.

Additionally, 30 to 80mm of rain is expected until the 25th in the central region, northern Gyeongbuk, the southern coast, areas near Jirisan, Jeju Island (excluding the northern part), and the five western islands.

The morning low temperatures are expected to be △Seoul 23°C △Daejeon 22°C △Daegu 21°C △Busan 21°C △Jeonju 22°C △Gwangju 21°C △Cheongju 23°C △Chuncheon 23°C △Gangneung 21°C △Jeju 23°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 20°C △Baengnyeongdo 18°C.

The daytime high temperatures are forecasted to be △Seoul 24°C △Daejeon 26°C △Daegu 27°C △Busan 26°C △Jeonju 26°C △Gwangju 25°C △Cheongju 25°C △Chuncheon 25°C △Gangneung 23°C △Jeju 28°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 24°C △Baengnyeongdo 20°C.

Fine dust levels will be 'Good' nationwide due to the influence of precipitation and smooth atmospheric dispersion.

Meanwhile, the KMA advised, "Please take care to manage facilities and prevent safety accidents and rain damage."

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