Unwelcome New Record Longest Monsoon... 50th Day Today in Central Region

Temporary Pause in Monsoon Rain
Rain from the 14th
Stationary Front Expected to Recede Around the 16th

On the 12th, as the monsoon entered a lull, the water level of the Han River viewed from Mapo Bridge in Seoul is decreasing. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] On the 12th, the rainy season in the central region entered its 50th day, setting a record for the longest duration ever.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), the previous longest rainy season record in the central region was 49 days in 2013, which was broken on this day. Although the North Pacific High is expanding and the monsoon rain is temporarily easing, rain caused by the stationary front is expected to resume from the 14th. A KMA official explained, "The rainy season can only be considered completely over if no rain falls for several days except for isolated showers."

The rain starting again the day after tomorrow (the 14th) is expected to begin in the morning in northern Gyeonggi and northwestern Gangwon Yeongseo, then expand in the afternoon to Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, and northern Chungcheong. The KMA expects the stationary front to stop affecting South Korea by the 16th.

Meanwhile, until tomorrow (the 13th) when no rain is expected, strong showers and heat waves will occur nationwide. Heat wave warnings have been issued for Daegu, Gyeongsan, and some areas in Gangwon, and from 11 a.m. on this day, heat wave advisories will be expanded to parts of Jeonbuk and Gyeongbuk. Due to atmospheric instability, from daytime to nighttime, most regions nationwide except the East Coast will experience showers accompanied by gusty winds, thunder, and lightning. The expected rainfall from showers is 20 to 80 mm.

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