Most of the Country to Experience Rain Tomorrow... Heavy Rain in the Seoul Metropolitan Area in the Morning

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[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] On Tuesday, the 2nd, most regions across the country are expected to experience rain. In particular, the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Yeongseo are forecast to have strong rain exceeding 30mm per hour accompanied by gusts, thunder, and lightning from early dawn to morning on the 2nd. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) predicts that rain will continue in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, and northern Chungcheong until the morning of the 3rd.

According to the KMA on the 1st, the expected rainfall from 5 PM on the 1st to the 2nd is 20 to 70mm in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, near Jirisan, and mountainous areas of Jeju Island. Northern Gyeonggi and northern Gangwon Yeongseo are expected to receive over 100mm of rain. Other regions nationwide are forecasted to receive 5 to 40mm of rainfall.

The KMA stated, "With a large amount of water vapor influx and high humidity, temperatures will rise during the day in areas where the rain stops or is in a lull, causing hot and humid conditions. Many places will experience tropical nights overnight."

As of 5 PM on the 1st, heatwave advisories are in effect for Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, Jeju, Chungnam, parts of Gyeongnam, parts of Gyeongbuk, parts of Jeonbuk, parts of Jeonnam, parts of Chungbuk, and parts of Gangwon Province.

The minimum temperature on the 2nd is forecasted to be 24 to 27 degrees Celsius, and the maximum temperature 28 to 33 degrees Celsius. As of 5 PM on the day, temperatures in major cities are: Seoul 31.2°C, Incheon 30.8°C, Chuncheon (Gangwon) 30.3°C, Daejeon 29.2°C, Daegu 29.3°C, Gwangju 28.7°C, Busan 28.1°C, and Jeju 30.1°C.

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