Heavy Rain of 100mm per Hour in Central Region... Over 500mm Expected by the 5th

Very Heavy Localized Rainfall on Night of 2nd and Morning of 3rd
Increased Precipitation Possible Due to Typhoon 'Hagupit' No. 4
Heatwave Warnings for Southern Regions, Gangwon East Coast, and Jeju Until Next Week

Schematic diagram of the pressure system on the morning of the 3rd (Provided by Korea Meteorological Administration)

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] Due to the influence of the stationary front, heavy rain is expected mainly in the central region until the 5th.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that the central region will receive 100 to 200 mm of rain on the 2nd and 3rd, with Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Yeongseo, and northern Chungcheong receiving up to 300 mm of heavy rain. Rain will continue afterward, and the total accumulated precipitation by the 5th is expected to exceed 500 mm in some areas.

In areas directly affected by the stationary front, very heavy rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusts of wind is expected, with hourly rainfall of 50 to 100 mm. Especially on the night of the 2nd and the morning of the 3rd, very intense localized heavy rain exceeding 100 mm per hour is forecast mainly in the central region.

With the stationary front located over the central region, a large amount of moisture is flowing in from the south and colliding with dry air from the northwest, continuously developing strong rain cloud bands. The concentrated precipitation zone is very narrow, within 50 km north to south, causing significant differences in rainfall between areas and a tendency for rain to be concentrated in one place. Therefore, even in areas showing a lull, preparations for rainfall are necessary.

On the 2nd, when a heavy rain warning was issued for the central region, the water level of Tancheon Stream in Songpa-gu, Seoul, rose due to the large amount of rain. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 4 'Hagupit,' the intensity of rain and precipitation amounts may increase after the 5th. This is because it is weakening into a tropical depression over inland China, potentially releasing more moisture.

As of 3 PM on the day, the typhoon is moving northwest at 17 km/h in the sea about 380 km southeast of Taipei, Taiwan, with a maximum wind speed of 19 m/s and a strong wind radius of 240 km.

Meanwhile, heat will persist with daytime temperatures rising above 33 degrees Celsius mainly in the southern region, the east coast of Gangwon, and Jeju Island. Heatwave warnings are currently in effect in these areas, and many places are expected to experience tropical nights next week. Especially due to the typhoon's influence, heatwave warnings are expected to expand and intensify mainly in the southern inland areas on the 4th and 5th, so attention to health management is necessary.

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