[Today’s Weather] Localized Heavy Rain in Central Region from Dawn... Heatwave in Southern Region

Heavy Rain Damage Recovery
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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Tuesday the 4th, the whole country will be mostly cloudy with rain in some areas due to the influence of the monsoon front.

In some parts of the southern region, there will also be showers caused by atmospheric instability.

The expected rainfall from the 3rd to the 5th is 100-300mm (over 500mm in some areas) in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon Yeongseo, northern Chungcheongbuk-do, and the five western islands; 50-100mm (over 150mm in some areas) in Gangwon Yeongdong, southern Chungcheongnam-do, and northern Gyeongbuk.

Especially in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon Yeongseo, heavy rain of 50-100mm per hour is forecast from midnight to noon on this day. The rain will weaken briefly from the afternoon but will intensify again from 6 p.m., with the intensity of precipitation fluctuating.

Between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., showers are expected in the southern inland areas and Jeju Island. The expected rainfall from these showers is forecast to be 5-40mm.

Although heavy rain has already fallen, the concentrated heavy rain is expected to continue, so preparations for flood damage are necessary.

Fine dust levels are forecast to remain between 'Good' and 'Moderate'.

By region, the morning low temperatures are ΔSeoul 24°C ΔIncheon 23°C ΔChuncheon 24°C ΔGangneung 26°C ΔDaejeon 25°C ΔDaegu 25°C ΔBusan 24°C ΔJeonju 25°C ΔGwangju 25°C ΔJeju 26°C.

The daytime high temperatures are forecast as ΔSeoul 28°C ΔIncheon 27°C ΔChuncheon 27°C ΔGangneung 32°C ΔDaejeon 31°C ΔDaegu 34°C ΔBusan 29°C ΔJeonju 32°C ΔGwangju 32°C ΔJeju 33°C.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Due to the already heavy rain in the central region, there have been damages such as river and reservoir flooding, landslides, retaining wall collapses, flooding of farmland and low-lying areas, and underpass inundations. Additional damage is expected from the upcoming rain, so outdoor activities such as going out or entering dangerous areas should be avoided to prevent casualties."

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