Gwangju and Jeonnam Hit by 'Water Bomb' Followed by Typhoon 'Jangmi' Approaching... Typhoon Warnings Issued in Various Areas

Typhoon No. 5 'Jangmi' Expected Path. Photo by Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Typhoon No. 5 ‘Jangmi’ is moving northward toward South Korea.

Following heavy rainfall exceeding 500mm on the 7th and 8th in Gwangju and Jeonnam, causing significant damage, there are renewed concerns about rain damage due to the typhoon.

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on the 10th, Typhoon No. 5 ‘Jangmi’ is currently moving northeast at 45 km/h about 166 km southeast of Seogwipo (32.1N, 127.7E).

A ‘Typhoon Advisory’ has been issued for Geomundo·Chodo, Jangheung, Wando, Gangjin, Yeosu, Goheung, and the southwestern sea of Namhae, while a ‘Heavy Rain Advisory’ is in effect for Suncheon, Gwangyang, and Gurye. A ‘Strong Wind Advisory’ has been issued for the southern offshore area of the southern Yellow Sea.

So far, rainfall amounts have been recorded as 43mm in Yeosu (Industrial Complex), 34mm in Gurye (Piagol), 32.5mm in Gwangyang, 22mm in Wando (Sinji), 12mm in Boseong (Bokrye), 11.5mm in Suncheon, and 9.2mm in Goheung.

By the 11th, rainfall of 50 to 150mm, somewhat less than expected, is forecast for Gwangju and Jeonnam, with heavier amounts up to 250mm expected in the southern coast and Jirisan areas.

The Gwangju Meteorological Administration expects that, since the typhoon’s intensity is weak and Gwangju, Jeonnam, and South Korea are not within the typhoon’s dangerous semicircle, damage from wind will be less likely than damage from rain.

Additionally, as the typhoon’s path shifts to the right, it is expected to weaken further.

Locally very heavy rain may cause sudden rises in valley or river water levels within a short time, so campers in mountainous and valley areas are urged to exercise special caution for safety.

A Gwangju Meteorological Administration official said, “With heavy rain expected, there is a possibility of flooding in coastal lowlands along the southern coast of Jeonnam during high tide (from noon to 3 p.m. on the 10th). Depending on the development, movement path, and speed of ‘Jangmi,’ the areas affected by rainfall and strong winds may change, so please refer to future weather updates.”

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