The Longest Monsoon in History Ends Tomorrow... "Heatwave and Tropical Nights Approaching"

Record Longest Period of 54 Days
Heatwave Warnings Across Most of the Country

On the 13th, as the longest rainy season in history is coming to an end, the water is receding at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul, revealing the walking paths. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] The monsoon season in the central region will end after 54 days.

The Korea Meteorological Administration announced on the 15th, "Due to the stationary front moving northward in the central region, rain is expected in northern Gyeonggi and northern Gangwon Yeongseo until the morning of the 16th, after which the stationary front is expected to move north into North Korea."

The monsoon season in the central region, which began on June 24, is expected to set a record for the longest duration ever.

Heavy rain warnings for Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, and northern Gangwon Yeongseo will be lifted, but until 6 p.m. on the same day, strong rain of about 30mm per hour accompanied by gusts and thunder/lightning is expected in southern Gyeonggi and southern Gangwon Yeongseo, so caution is advised.

Meanwhile, with heatwave warnings issued for most of the country, hot weather with daytime temperatures rising up to 35 degrees Celsius will continue until next week. Chungcheong Province, the eastern coast of Gangwon, the southern regions, and northern Jeju Island will experience temperatures around 35 degrees, while many places in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon Yeongseo will see temperatures rising above 33 degrees.

Some areas will experience tropical nights where temperatures do not fall below 25 degrees Celsius until the next morning, making it feel hot.

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