Heavy Rain 'Water Bomb' Across the Country Again This Weekend... Up to 300mm More Expected

Heavy and Intense Rain Forecasted in Central Region Until the Day After Tomorrow
KMA Urges Caution for Rapidly Rising Rivers in Short Time

On the 6th, as the Han River water level rises due to continuous heavy rain, the Han River has overflowed onto Olympic-daero, restricting traffic, as seen from the 63 Square Observatory in Yeouido, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] Rain falls again nationwide on 'Ipchu,' the solar term marking the beginning of autumn. This rain, continuing through the weekend, is expected to bring heavy and widespread precipitation across the country.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), on the morning of the 7th, heavy rain is concentrated in regions from east to west such as Daegu and Iksan in Jeonbuk. As a rain cloud band developed over the West Sea approaches, the heavy rain zones are gradually expanding to Jeonbuk, Chungcheong provinces, and nearby Gyeongbuk.

With a slowly eastward-moving low-pressure system near the Shandong Peninsula in China and a stationary front located at the edge of the North Pacific High, very heavy rain of 30 to 50 mm per hour is expected mainly in southern Chungcheong and southern regions until tomorrow morning.

By the 8th, southern Gyeonggi, southwestern Gangwon, Chungcheong, Jeonbuk, and Gyeongbuk are forecasted to receive heavy rainfall exceeding 100 to 300 mm. Seoul, northern Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Jeonnam, and Gyeongnam are expected to see rainfall between 50 and 100 mm. Many areas in Jeonnam and Gyeongnam may experience over 150 mm of rain. Jeju Island, Ulleungdo, and Dokdo will receive 20 to 60 mm of rain, but the mountainous areas of Jeju are expected to see over 100 mm, according to the KMA.

Due to continuous heavy rain, the Han River water level is rising. On the 6th, the Han River Park parking lot, as seen from the 63 Square Observatory in Yeouido, Seoul, is submerged in water. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

The rain cloud band will move northward tonight. Accordingly, very heavy and widespread rain is expected mainly in the central regions until the day after tomorrow.

Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon provinces are expected to experience heavy and substantial rainfall tomorrow. Except for the central regions, Jeonnam, Gyeongnam, and Jeju will have rain until the morning of the day after tomorrow, while Jeonbuk and Gyeongbuk will see rain until the afternoon.

The KMA warned that the intensity and amount of rain during the weekend are significant, raising concerns about potential damage.

A KMA official stated, "With the ground weakened by recent heavy rains, more heavy rain is expected nationwide until the day after tomorrow. Sudden flooding in valleys or rivers can occur within a short time, so campers in mountainous and valley areas should be cautious about safety accidents."

Since the 1st of this month, continuous heavy rains have caused the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters to report 17 deaths and 10 missing persons as of 6 a.m. today. The number of disaster victims nationwide has reached 2,500.

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