Typhoon 'Jangmi' Landfall Emergency ... Monsoon and Typhoon Overlap

Accompanied by Strong Rain Clouds, Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected
Typhoon to Make Landfall Near Gyeongnam~Busan Coast at 3 PM on the 10th
First Typhoon Directly Affecting the Korean Peninsula This Year

On the 9th, as the 5th typhoon 'Jangmi' moves northward toward the Korean Peninsula, fishermen from the Songjeong Fishing Cooperative in Haeundae-gu, Busan, are using heavy machinery to evacuate fishing boats onto the road. [Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] The 5th typhoon of the year, "Jangmi," accompanied by massive rain clouds, is moving northward, forecasting another heavy downpour. This is an unusual situation where the monsoon and typhoon overlap, raising concerns about significant damage.

"Jangmi" is a name submitted by South Korea and is the first typhoon to hit the Korean Peninsula this year. The monsoon rains that fell over the southern and central regions for three days starting from the 7th caused extensive damage, enough to change the maps of rivers, lakes, and villages.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 10th, "Jangmi," which formed around 3 a.m. on the 9th about 600 km southwest of Okinawa, Japan, is expected to move to the sea about 60 km southeast of Seogwipo by 10 a.m. on the 10th, pass through Jeju, and make landfall around 3 p.m. along the coast between Busan and Tongyeong, Gyeongnam.

"Jangmi" will pass through the Pohang area in North Gyeongsang Province around 6 p.m. and then move out to the East Sea. Although the inland passage time is short, the ground has been significantly weakened due to continuous monsoon rains for 47 days until the 9th, and rivers have little capacity to absorb more water, raising concerns again about landslides and flood damage.

Currently, the typhoon's strength is not large, but its fast movement speed raises concerns about wind damage as well.

The characteristic of "Jangmi" is that it is small but fast. Its movement speed is about 30 to 60 km/h, roughly twice the average speed of a typhoon. This indicates concentrated heavy rain and strong winds.

As of 9 a.m. on the 10th, a wind and wave advisory is in effect for the entire sea area of the South Sea. Typhoon warnings have also been issued for the western coastal waters including Gangjin, Goheung, Yeosu, Tongyeong, Namhae, and the eastern coastal waters of the South Sea.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "The typhoon is passing through a high sea surface temperature area of over 29 degrees Celsius until early morning on the 10th, providing a favorable environment for further development. However, dry air is distributed around the typhoon, preventing rapid intensification and causing it to move steadily."

Although the typhoon's strength is currently weak, its path, speed, and landfall location are very fluid depending on changes in the pressure system.

Due to the combined effects of the monsoon and typhoon, rain is expected nationwide until the 10th.

Areas directly affected by the typhoon, including the southern coasts of Gyeongnam and Jeonnam, Busan, mountainous regions of Jeju, and areas near Jirisan, are forecasted to receive over 300 mm of rain.

Strong winds of 10 to 20 m/s are expected on the 10th in southern Gangwon, inland Chungcheong, Gyeongsang, and Jeolla provinces. Momentary gusts exceeding 25 m/s are also anticipated, requiring safety measures for facilities.

Due to the typhoon's impact, some flights to and from Jeju were canceled on the morning of the 10th, and most passenger ferries connecting Jeju with other coastal regions were also canceled.

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