Heavy Rain from the Monsoon Finally Ends... Nationwide Heatwave Warnings, Showers in Some Areas

The monsoon season, which caused significant damage due to heavy concentrated rainfall, has ended. However, localized showers are expected to continue nationwide for the time being. The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that this summer's monsoon ended on the 26th.

This year's monsoon brought heavy rain across the country. Since the start of the monsoon at the end of last month until the 24th of this month, the nationwide average cumulative rainfall was 641mm, making it the third heaviest monsoon since 1973. The nationwide average rainfall during the monsoon season has exceeded 600mm only four times, including this year. In particular, the southern region received an average of 690mm of rain, setting a record high since 1973. The central region's average rainfall was 577mm, ranking sixth historically.

The damage from the heavy rain was also severe. There were 47 deaths, 3 missing persons, and 35 injuries due to incidents such as the underground passage flooding in Osong, Chungbuk, and landslides in Yecheon, Gyeongbuk. The number of evacuees reached 12,928 households and 19,644 people. Among them, 1,036 households and 1,637 people have not yet returned home.

Facility damage occurred in 12,356 cases nationwide. This includes 1,315 cases of roads and bridges, 942 cases of small streams, 845 landslides, and 632 river-related damages. Private facilities suffered as well, with 2,085 houses flooded and 213 houses damaged. The number of submerged shops and factories reached 685 buildings.

Following the retreat of the monsoon, a scorching heatwave has arrived. As of the 26th, heatwave warnings have been issued in most regions nationwide. A Korea Meteorological Administration official stated, “Localized heavy showers will continue frequently even after the monsoon,” and added, “On the 26th, due to the influence of the stationary front, some areas may experience showers until night.”

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