"Hot and Heavy Rain..." High Temperature and Humid Air Inflow Due to Typhoon 'Songda' Impact

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5 'Songda (SONGDA)', warm and humid air from the tropical and equatorial seas is flowing in, and heavy rain is forecast nationwide from the 31st to the 2nd of next month.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Songda passed 370 km off the coast of Qingdao, China, at 9 a.m. today. Songda's cylindrical typhoon structure has been broken as the upper and lower layers separated, and it is turning into a tropical depression. It is expected to weaken to a tropical depression within 12 hours, the KMA said. Songda is expected to pass about 320 km southeast of Qingdao at 9 p.m. today and head toward about 290 km east-southeast of Qingdao at 9 a.m. on the 1st of next month.

Between Songda and the North Pacific High located east of Songda, warm and humid air from the tropical and equatorial seas is being pushed in, forming rain cloud bands, causing rain in various parts of the country, especially centered on Jeju and the southern regions. This rain is expected to continue until Tuesday, the 2nd of next month.

The KMA warned, "When the rain falls heavily, it is expected to pour more than 30 to 50 mm per hour," and added, "Rivers and streams with narrow valleys or basins can flood instantly due to heavy rain, so please avoid going there if possible."

After the effects of Songda and the warm, humid air end, from the 3rd to the 5th of next month, the North Pacific High will cover the Korean Peninsula again, bringing continued heat. On the 6th of next month, the North Pacific High is expected to contract slightly, and a low-pressure system passing to the north will bring rain mainly to the central regions.

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