From the Afternoon of the 9th, Gwangju and Jeonnam Affected by 'Kanun'... Up to 300mm Heavy Rainfall

Typhoon 'Khanun,' expected to pass through the Korean Peninsula from south to north, is approaching South Korea, with up to 300mm of heavy rainfall forecasted for the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions.

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on the 9th, as of 9 a.m., Khanun is located about 360 km southeast of Seogwipo, maintaining a strong intensity with a central pressure of 970 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 35 m/s, moving northwest at 12 km/h.

Due to Khanun's influence, the Gwangju and Jeonnam areas are expected to enter the typhoon's strong wind radius between the night of the 9th and the early morning of the 10th, prompting the issuance of a typhoon advisory.

Expected rainfall amounts range from 100 to 200 mm, with some areas in the eastern inland and southern coast of Jeonnam receiving up to 300 mm.

A preliminary typhoon advisory has been issued for the entire Gwangju and Jeonnam regions. Some cities and counties in Jeonnam (Boseong, Goheung, Yeosu, Suncheon, Gwangyang, Gangjin, Jangheung, Haenam, Jindo, Wando, Geomundo, Chodo) are under a preliminary heavy rain advisory, which the Meteorological Administration expects to be upgraded to a warning by the afternoon.

Rain is expected to continue until the 10th, with particularly strong rainfall of around 30 mm per hour expected in Gwangju and the northwestern parts of Jeonnam from early morning to afternoon on the 10th, requiring caution.

Strong winds are also expected. Between the night of the 9th and the early morning of the 10th, maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 40 m/s accompanied by strong gusts are forecasted, with winds of 25 to 35 m/s expected to persist in Gwangju and the northwestern Jeonnam region until the 11th.

A Meteorological Administration official stated, "Very strong winds and heavy, intense rainfall are expected," and urged, "Areas prone to frequent flooding or sewage systems where water can backflow should be inspected in advance, and facilities that may fall or topple due to strong winds should also be checked."

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