[Weather] Today is Ipchu... Cloudy Nationwide with Gusty Rain

On Ipchu, the 7th, the whole country will be cloudy with rain.
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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Ipchu day, the 7th, the entire country will be cloudy with rain.

In particular, rain accompanied by gusts of wind is expected mainly in the southern Gyeonggi region, southwestern Gangwon Yeongseo, Chungcheong, Jeonbuk, and Gyeongbuk areas.

Rain will begin in most areas from the morning, and in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, and Gangwon Province, rain will start in the afternoon.

The expected rainfall from the previous day to this day is 50-150mm in Chungcheong Province and southern regions (with some areas in Chungcheong, Jeolla, and northern Gyeongbuk exceeding 200mm), and 30-80mm in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, and Gangwon Province (with some areas exceeding 120mm). Jeju Island, the five western islands, Ulleungdo, and Dokdo are forecasted to receive 10-50mm.

Fine dust concentration levels will range from 'Good' to 'Moderate' across all regions. However, the Jeju area will experience 'Bad' levels in the morning due to the influx of overseas fine dust.

Morning low temperatures by region are forecasted as follows: △Seoul 23°C △Chuncheon 23°C △Gangneung 25°C △Daejeon 24°C △Daegu 25°C △Busan 24°C △Jeonju 24°C △Gwangju 25°C △Jeju 26°C.

Daytime high temperatures will be △Seoul 26°C △Chuncheon 26°C △Gangneung 31°C △Daejeon 25°C △Daegu 29°C △Busan 27°C △Jeonju 26°C △Gwangju 27°C △Jeju 32°C.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "With the ground weakened due to recent heavy rains, and more heavy rain expected nationwide until the day after tomorrow, please be cautious to prevent damage such as flooding in lowlands and farmland, landslides, and retaining wall collapses."

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