Torrential Rain with Thunder and Lightning Overnight... Up to 70mm per Hour in Some Areas

Heavy Rain Warnings Issued Nationwide
Strong Rain Accompanied by Gusts, Thunder, and Lightning

Heavy rain warnings have been issued across various regions nationwide, including Gyeonggi and Gangwon, with some areas expected to experience very heavy rain accompanied by gusts of wind, thunder, and lightning, reaching up to 70mm per hour, requiring caution.

On the morning of the 11th, as a sudden shower fell near Gangnam Station in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, citizens were walking with umbrellas.
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According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 11th, heavy rain warnings were issued at 2 p.m. for Gyeonggi Province, inland Gangwon, parts of Chungnam, and southern regions. In particular, very heavy rain of 30 to 70mm per hour accompanied by gusts, thunder, and lightning is expected mainly in the central regions (excluding the Gangwon East Coast), Jeolla area, and northern inland Gyeongbuk until the morning of the 12th.

The Korea Meteorological Administration predicted that very heavy rain in narrow areas will cause significant regional differences in rainfall intensity and amount. As of 2 p.m. today, the accumulated rainfall amounts were 78.0mm in Wonju, Gangwon, 68.0mm in Icheon, Gyeonggi, 69.5mm in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, and 64.5mm in Yeoju, Gyeonggi.

Meanwhile, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH), 26 hiking trails in two national parks including Songnisan and three riverside parking lots have been closed. Two roads and one trail are also under restriction.

The Korea Forest Service raised the landslide risk alert from 'Interest' to 'Caution' at 9:30 a.m. today for all regions except Jeju.

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