Average 30.6mm Monsoon Rain in Jeonbuk Region Triggers Heavy Rain Warnings and Advisories

Prepare for Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and High Waves Until the 25th

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hong Jae-hee] Heavy monsoon rains have fallen in the Jeonbuk region, leading to the issuance of heavy rain warnings and advisories across various parts of the province.

According to Jeonbuk Province on the 23rd, due to the heavy monsoon rains, a heavy rain warning was issued for Gunsan around 4:40 PM, heavy rain advisories for Gochang and Buan, and preliminary warnings are in effect for eight cities and counties including Jeonju, Iksan, Jeongeup, Namwon, Gimje, Wanju, Imsil, and Sunchang.

As of 5 PM, the average rainfall was 30.6 mm, with Buan recording the highest rainfall at 39.4 mm, and no facility damages have been reported so far.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that from today until 6 PM on the 25th, heavy rain of 10 to 30 mm per hour will fall, accumulating between 50 to 150 mm, with Gunsan and Eocheongdo expected to receive over 40 mm per hour, totaling 180 to 250 mm.

Jeonbuk Province has activated the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters immediately upon issuance of the heavy rain advisory and is managing the situation 24 hours a day in cooperation with related departments.

Kim Yang-won, Director of the Provincial Safety Office, stated, “Due to recent heavy rains weakening the ground, please be cautious to prevent damage such as flooding in low-lying areas and farmlands, landslides, and retaining wall collapses.” He added, “Since very heavy rain may fall in a short period, causing sudden rises in valley and river water levels, campers should be especially careful to avoid safety accidents.”

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