Heavy Rain Warning Across Seoul... Very Strong Rain Starting from 2 PM

KMA Urges Public to Refrain from Going Out

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] The Korea Meteorological Administration announced on the 2nd that a heavy rain warning will be issued for the entire Seoul area starting at 2 PM.

The heavy rain warning is issued when rainfall is expected to reach 90mm in 3 hours or 180mm in 12 hours. Very heavy rain is falling, so people are advised to refrain from going out or driving vehicles.

The Korea Meteorological Administration reported that in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province, northern Chungcheongbuk-do, and northern Gyeongsangbuk-do, where the heavy rain advisory has been issued, there is moderately heavy rain of about 10 to 20mm per hour accompanied by gusts and thunder and lightning.

Additionally, a strong precipitation band formed over the West Sea is expected to begin significantly affecting Seoul around 2 PM. Accordingly, the rainfall will gradually intensify, bringing very heavy rain to Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, and Yeongseo region of Gangwon Province starting from 2 PM.

In particular, due to the large amount of moisture supplied by Typhoon No. 4 "Hagupit," the stationary front will become more active from night, and heavy rain is expected to continue mainly in the central region for the time being.

The Korea Meteorological Administration urged, "The weather is changing rapidly, and from the afternoon, very heavy rain of 50 to 80mm per hour (over 100mm in some areas) is expected mainly in the central region. Please be especially cautious to avoid any damage from the rain."

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