Heavy Rain up to 80mm in Gwangju and Jeonnam until the 30th... Local Heavy Rain Warnings Issued

Photo by Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] It is forecasted that the monsoon rain in the Gwangju and Jeonnam areas will increase by up to 80mm by the 30th.

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on the 29th, from the previous day until 9 a.m. on this day, Yeonggwang Nakwoldo recorded 157mm, Hwasun Bukmyeon 131mm, Gokseong 121mm, Jangseong Sangmudae 122mm, Gwangju (Mudeungsan) 82mm, Gwangju Nam-gu 73.5mm, and Jangheung Yuchi 71.5mm.

This rain will continue until late afternoon on this day and then temporarily subside. It is expected to start raining again from the morning of the 30th and stop from the afternoon.

Heavy rain warnings have been issued in various parts of Gwangju and Jeonnam.

A heavy rain warning has been issued for Yeonggwang and Jangseong areas, and at 9:10 a.m. on this day, a heavy rain advisory was issued for Gwangju, Damyang, and Hampyeong.

So far, the number of reports related to rain in Gwangju and Jeonnam has been confirmed to be 2 cases each for landslide removal and blocked drainage.

Meanwhile, the Korea Forest Service also issued a nationwide landslide crisis alert via 'safety notification text messages' at 7 a.m. on this day.

A Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration official said, “Due to the heavy rain falling in a short period, river or valley water levels may suddenly rise, so special caution is required,” and added, “The ground has weakened due to the continuous rain, raising concerns about damage such as landslides or retaining wall collapses.”

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