Scorching Heat Nationwide Despite Ipchu... Heavy Rain Expected Tomorrow

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[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] On the 7th, the day of Ipchu (立秋), most regions nationwide continued to experience scorching heat with heatwave warnings in effect. Heatwave alerts were issued for most areas including the entire Gyeongbuk province, as well as Gyeongnam, Jeonnam, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Gangwon, and Jeju.

Heatwave advisories were issued for most other regions including Seoul and Incheon, with daytime high temperatures mostly exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. Pohang recorded a daytime high of 37.9 degrees Celsius, while Daegu and Gangneung reached 37.8 and 37.0 degrees Celsius respectively. Seoul's daytime high temperature was 35.7 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, due to a stationary front formed in the north, on the 8th and 9th, very heavy rain accompanied by gusts, thunder, and lightning is expected mainly in the central region, northern Jeonbuk, and northern Gyeongbuk. As the rain falls, temperatures will drop, and there is a possibility that heatwave warnings in some areas may be eased or lifted.

Over the two days, 100 to 200 mm of rain (with some areas receiving over 300 mm) is expected in the Seoul metropolitan area, inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, and the five western islands. The east coast of Gangwon, Chungcheong region, and northern Gyeongbuk are expected to receive 30 to 80 mm of rain over the two days, and Ulleungdo and Dokdo will receive 30 to 80 mm of rain on the 9th alone.

On the 8th, showers of 5 to 40 mm are forecast for southern Jeonbuk, inland eastern Jeonnam, southern inland Gyeongbuk, and western inland Gyeongnam. As rain continues in the central region for the time being, there will be significant variability in rainfall amounts and areas, so it is necessary to frequently check weather information.

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