Nationwide Cloudy with Rain Until Afternoon... 30mm per Hour Expected in Southern Coast and Jeju

Up to 120mm in Eastern Jeonnam, Southern Coast, Jirisan, and Jeju
Rain continues until night in Gangwon and Gyeongsang regions
"Rivers and valleys swelling, camping and similar activities should be avoided"

On the 1st, rain fell in various parts of the central region. Near Gwanghwamun in Seoul, a commuter who was unprepared with an umbrella hurried along the street, covering themselves with an outer garment. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] On Friday the 11th, rain will fall nationwide until the afternoon. Heavy rain of about 30mm per hour is expected on the southern coast, around Jirisan, and Jeju Island, so caution is advised to prevent damage.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the whole country will be cloudy with rain on the 11th. Rain will stop by the afternoon in eastern Gyeonggi, Chungcheong region, Jeolla region, and Jeju Island, while it will continue until night in Gangwon Province and Gyeongsang region. The western part of the Seoul metropolitan area, including Seoul, will experience light drizzle until the morning.

Strong winds blowing at 10 to 16 meters per second, with gusts exceeding 20 meters per second, are expected in the southern coast and mountainous areas of Gangwon, so careful management of facilities is advised.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "There may be sudden rises in water levels in rivers and valleys, so avoid approaching dangerous areas and refrain from camping or outdoor activities to ensure safety."

Expected rainfall amounts until the 11th are ▲50 to 120mm in eastern Jeollanam-do, southern coast of Gyeongsangnam-do, areas near Jirisan, and Jeju Island (excluding northern and western parts) ▲30 to 80mm in Gyeongsang region (excluding southern coast of Gyeongsangnam-do and areas near Jirisan), northern and western Jeju ▲10 to 40mm in western Gangwon, eastern Jeonbuk, Ulleungdo and Dokdo ▲5 to 10mm in eastern Gyeonggi, eastern Gangwon, Chungcheong region, and western Jeolla region.

With rain nationwide, daytime high temperatures are forecast to be between 22 and 29 degrees Celsius. Tomorrow and the day after, most regions nationwide will see temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. Due to the rain, fine dust levels are expected to be 'Good' across all regions.

Until the afternoon of the 11th, fog with visibility below 1 km is expected on the west and south coasts and some inland areas, so special attention to traffic safety is required.

On the southern sea and waters around Jeju Island, strong winds of 10 to 16 meters per second and very high waves of 2 to 4 meters will persist until the afternoon today, and on the East Sea, these conditions will continue until the morning of the 12th.

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