Seoul Olympic-daero Gayang Bridge to Dongjak Bridge Both Directions Closed... Han River Water Level Rising

Due to continuous rain over several days, the water level of the Han River has risen, leading to road closures in various parts of Seoul.

Due to continuous heavy rain raising the water level of the Han River, all traffic on the Jamsu Bridge in Seoul is being completely prohibited on the 14th. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on the 15th, as of 6:30 PM, traffic control is in effect on four urban expressways and three city roads within Seoul. The section of Olympic-daero between Gayang Bridge and Dongjak Bridge has been completely closed in both directions since 5:30 PM. The city stated, "Due to heavy rainfall concentrated in Seoul and the central region, the discharge volume from Paldang Dam has increased, causing the Han River water level to rise and necessitating control of the affected section. We ask citizens to check traffic conditions in advance and take detours."

Additionally, the Yeoui Sangryu IC on Olympic-daero has been closed to traffic in both directions since 3:59 AM, and the Yeoui Haryu IC since 4:55 AM. Jamsu Bridge has been closed since 4:50 AM the previous day. The water level at Jamsu Bridge rose from 7.85 meters at 1:40 PM to 8.25 meters at 7:20 PM on the same day. Among city roads, Gaehwa Yuggapmun is closed in both directions due to the rising Han River water level, and the section from Sillim 2-gyo to Seoul National University on Sillim-ro is under one-way control due to water supply pipe damage. Furthermore, Dangsan Nadeulmok Yuggapmun has restricted traffic in both directions in preparation for road flooding.

Although the rain in the metropolitan area has somewhat subsided, the discharge volume from Paldang Dam is gradually increasing. The discharge volume rose from 9,025 cubic meters per second at 9:40 PM the previous day to over 10,000 cubic meters per second at 1:10 AM, and has maintained 12,000 cubic meters per second since 4:50 PM.

Due to the heavy rain that began on the 13th, 97 people from 46 households have evacuated within Seoul. Among them, 77 people from 33 households have not yet returned home. As of 6 PM, there have been a total of 21 damage cases caused by the heavy rain in Seoul. All were caused by the heavy rain the previous day, most of which have been addressed, and no new damage reports were received on this day, and no casualties have been confirmed. All 27 rivers within Seoul were initially closed, but as water levels have decreased, some restrictions have been lifted, leaving 17 rivers still restricted as of 6 PM. A total of 16 Han River Yuggapmun gates are currently closed.

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