[Today’s Weather] Rain in Many Areas on the First Day of Chuseok Holiday... Caution for Safety Accidents on Return Trips

On the afternoon of the 29th, ahead of the Chuseok holiday, the Gyeongbu Expressway near Singal Junction in Yongin City is congested due to vehicles returning to their hometowns. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On the first day of the Chuseok holiday, the 30th, the sky will be mostly cloudy nationwide, with rain expected in the afternoon in the Seoul metropolitan area and northern Chungcheong region.

Rain is forecast to fall in the central region and the western coast of Honam from this afternoon to evening, but it is not expected to last long.

However, in the Yeongdong region, intermittent rain will continue until the morning of the day after tomorrow, which is Chuseok day.

Expected precipitation amounts range from 5 to 40mm, accompanied by gusty winds and thunder.

Additionally, hail may fall in the eastern Gyeonggi and Yeongseo regions.

Morning low temperatures by region are forecast as follows: △Seoul 16°C △Daejeon 15°C △Daegu 14°C △Busan 17°C △Jeonju 14°C △Gwangju 15°C △Cheongju 15°C △Chuncheon 14°C △Gangneung 16°C △Jeju 19°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 16°C △Baengnyeongdo 16°C.

Afternoon high temperatures are expected to be: △Seoul 24°C △Daejeon 25°C △Daegu 25°C △Busan 25°C △Jeonju 25°C △Gwangju 25°C △Cheongju 25°C △Chuncheon 24°C △Gangneung 22°C △Jeju 24°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 20°C △Baengnyeongdo 20°C.

Fine dust levels nationwide will range from 'Good' to 'Moderate.'

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Visibility will be reduced and dense fog may form in areas with rain, and roads may be slippery, so please pay attention to traffic safety on your way home."

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