Torrential Rain Overnight... Flooding and Power Outages Continue in the Seoul Metropolitan Area and Chungcheong Region

The road near Gulpocheon Station in Samsan-dong, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, which was flooded last night. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] Due to the rain that fell overnight, flooding damage occurred one after another in the Seoul metropolitan area and Chungcheong region.

According to local governments and fire authorities on the 13th, heavy rain fell in the Seoul metropolitan area for about three hours from 7 p.m. the previous day, flooding some roads and sidewalks. Yangcheon-gu in Seoul recorded 50.0 mm of rain, while Guro-gu and Gangbuk-gu recorded 49.0 mm and 47.5 mm respectively.

As the rain poured intensively in a short period, fallen leaves blocked the drains, preventing smooth drainage and causing flooding. In response, local governments issued emergency disaster text messages advising caution for safety. Hundreds of reports of rain damage were received, and Gwangju Songjeong-dong and Chowol-eup experienced power outages in the area due to a temporary circuit failure.

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