Indirect Impact of Typhoon 'Chantu' in Gwangju and Jeonnam: Up to 120mm Heavy Rainfall Until the 15th

On the 17th, Gwangju and Jeonnam under Typhoon Influence with 'Very Heavy Rain'

Typhoon 'Chantu' Real-Time Path. Photo by Gwangju Meteorological Agency.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] In the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions, cloudy weather and rain are expected to continue due to the indirect effects of Typhoon Chanthu, the 14th typhoon of the season.

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on the 14th, Typhoon Chanthu is expected to slowly move north or remain stationary until tomorrow, then move northeast and east on the 16th to 17th, gradually affecting Gwangju and the Jeonnam area.

Rainfall of around 10 mm per hour is expected in most areas along the southern coast, expanding to most parts of Gwangju and Jeonnam in the morning.

During the daytime on the 14th, heavy rain exceeding 30 mm per hour is expected along the southern coast, with the possibility of a heavy rain advisory being issued.

The expected rainfall in Gwangju and Jeonnam on the 15th is 20 to 80 mm, with some areas such as the southern coast of Jeonnam receiving more than 120 mm. In particular, on the 17th, as the region falls under the influence of the typhoon, very heavy rain may occur in some places in Gwangju and Jeonnam.

Meanwhile, as of 3 a.m. on the 14th, Typhoon Chanthu was located approximately 180 km east of Shanghai, China.

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