Heavy Rain Warnings and Strong Wind Advisories Nationwide... Stay Safe

On the 5th, as the 11th typhoon 'Hinnamnor' approaches, citizens are hurrying their steps near Boramae Park in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Heavy rain warnings and typhoon advisories have been issued across the country.

The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that as of 9 PM on the 3rd, heavy rain warnings will be in effect for Paju, Yeoncheon, Incheon Ganghwa, and Cheorwon in Gangwon Province.

A heavy rain warning is issued when rainfall is expected to reach 90mm in 3 hours or 180mm in 12 hours. Very heavy rain is expected, so outdoor activities and driving should be avoided.

Heavy rain advisories have been issued for Pocheon in Gyeonggi Province and the West Sea Five Islands. A heavy rain advisory is issued when rainfall is expected to reach 60mm in 3 hours or 110mm in 12 hours. Caution is advised against safety accidents due to river flooding and house inundation.

Strong wind advisories have been issued for the West Sea Five Islands, Gangwon Province (Taebaek, Jeongseon Plain, Northern Gangwon Mountains, Central Gangwon Mountains, Southern Gangwon Mountains), Jeollanam-do (Heuksando and Hongdo), and Gyeongsangbuk-do (Northeastern Gyeongbuk Mountains).

Typhoon advisories are currently in effect for the plains of Yangyang County, Sokcho City, Samcheok City, Donghae, and Gangneung City.

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