Weekend Seoul·Gyeonggi Up to 250mm 'Heavy Rain'... Southern Region Faces 'Heatwave'

On the 29th, when heavy rain was concentrated in the central region, citizens are walking with umbrellas on Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] This weekend, heavy rain is expected in the central region, while a heatwave is forecasted in the southern region.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) forecasted that from the night of the 31st until the 2nd of next month, heavy rain will fall mainly in the central region over the weekend. The rain will start in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province on the night of the 31st, then expand to Gangwon Yeongseo by dawn on the 1st, and to Chungcheong Province during the day. As the stationary front moves northward, rain in Chungcheong Province is expected to stop by the afternoon of the 2nd, while many areas in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, and Gangwon Province will continue to experience rain.

Strong rainfalls of 30 to 50 mm per hour are expected between dawn and morning on the 1st, mainly in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, and Gangwon Yeongseo, and 50 to 80 mm per hour between dawn and morning on the 2nd. The expected rainfall from the 1st to the 2nd is 50 to 150 mm (with some areas exceeding 250 mm) in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Yeongseo, northern Chungcheong, and the West Sea Five Islands, and 20 to 60 mm in Gangwon Yeongdong, southern Chungcheong, northern Jeonbuk, and northern Gyeongbuk.

The KMA warned, "Heavy rain concentrated in a short period may cause river flooding and inundation damage, especially with strong rain expected during the early morning hours. Significant rainfall is also expected in North Korean regions near the stationary front, which may cause rapid rises in water levels in rivers near northern Gyeonggi Province such as the Hantan River and Imjin River. Residents and campers in low-lying and flood-prone areas should exercise special caution."

Meanwhile, Jeju Island, the southern regions, and the eastern coast of Gangwon, which have moved out of the monsoon season, have been issued heatwave warnings. Daytime temperatures in these areas are expected to rise to around 31 degrees Celsius until August 2nd, with some areas experiencing high humidity that will make the perceived temperature exceed 33 degrees Celsius. Additionally, tropical nights with minimum temperatures remaining above 25 degrees Celsius overnight are expected in some locations.

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