Over 150mm of Rain Fell on the South Coast Until Dawn... Heatwave Follows the Rain Stop

Accumulated Rainfall of 159.5mm in Beolgyo Since Afternoon of 17th
Some Areas Recorded Maximum Hourly Rainfall of 70mm
Rain in Southern Regions Until Morning, Daegu Highest Temperature 34°C During Day
5-20mm Showers in Northeastern Gyeonggi and Inland/Mountainous Gangwon

On the 13th, when the monsoon rain fell across the country, citizens near Seoul City Hall hurried along with umbrellas./Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] More than 150mm of rain fell along the southern coast from the 17th to the early morning of the 19th. Some areas in the Jeolla and Gyeongnam regions recorded the highest hourly rainfall.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, due to the influence of a low-pressure system accompanied by a stationary front, 100 to 150mm of rain fell mainly along the southern coast from 6 p.m. on the 17th to 6 a.m. on the 19th.

The accumulated rainfall recorded was 159.5mm in Beolgyo (Boseong), 134.0mm in Podu (Goheung), 127.0mm in Sangjodo (Jindo), 125.0mm in Yeosu (Gong), 123.5mm in Geumnam (Hadong), 114.5mm in Sicheon (Sancheong), 110.5mm in Hwage (Hadong), 109.5mm in Yokjido (Tongyeong), 100.0mm in Jindallaebat (Seogwipo), 91.0mm in Samgakbong (Jeju), and 85.0mm in Haeundae (Busan).

Strong southerly winds accompanying the low-pressure system brought in moisture, and combined with the topographical effects, some areas set new records for daily rainfall in July. Boseong County recorded 142.3mm, ranking third for July daily rainfall, and Gangjin County recorded 116.8mm, ranking fourth.

In particular, the Jeolla and Gyeongnam regions experienced up to 70mm of rain in one hour, setting records for the highest hourly rainfall. On the morning of the 18th, heavy rain fell in the Jeonnam region with 71.1mm in Jindo County, 63.0mm in Haksan (Yeongam), 62.0mm in Dohwa (Goheung), 45.0mm in Maemuldo (Tongyeong), and 41.4mm in Geoje.

After the monsoon rains stopped and the heat intensified, children are playing in the ground fountain at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 1st. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the monsoon is expected to subside over the weekend and holidays, with scorching heat taking over instead of rain. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

After the rain stops, a heatwave will rage again nationwide, with showers expected mainly in Gangwon Province. Until the morning of the 19th, there will be occasional rain in eastern Jeonbuk, southern Gyeongbuk, northwestern inland Gyeongnam, and Jeju Island, with raindrops falling in the Jeonnam region. In the afternoon, showers of about 5 to 20mm are expected in northeastern Gyeonggi, inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, and northeastern mountainous areas of Gyeongbuk.

Daytime high temperatures will rise to 34 degrees Celsius by tomorrow, making it very hot. Most regions nationwide will experience a maximum apparent temperature above 31 degrees Celsius, especially parts of the Gyeongsang and Jeonnam regions, where the maximum apparent temperature will exceed 33 degrees Celsius. The daytime highs will be 34 degrees in Daegu, 32 degrees in Cheongju and Andong, and 31 degrees in Seoul and Jeju. In the Gangwon mountainous areas, clouds will be low due to easterly winds, causing dense fog below 200 meters, so caution is advised for traffic safety.

The heatwave will continue until the 20th, and from the 21st, rain will return due to the influence of the stationary front. Rain will fall in the Chungcheong region, southern areas, and Jeju Island from dawn to afternoon, with rain continuing in the Jeonnam region and Jeju Island until night. There will be rain in southern Gyeonggi and southern Gangwon from dawn to morning.

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