Heavy Rain Advisory Upgraded to Warning for Pocheon, Gapyeong, and Uijeongbu in Gyeonggi Province

The heavy rain advisory for Pocheon, Gapyeong, and Uijeongbu in Gyeonggi Province has been upgraded to a heavy rain warning.

Firefighters are collecting fallen trees in Maegok-ri, Nam-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi Province, around noon on the 6th due to heavy rain. Provided by Gyeonggi Northern Fire and Disaster Headquarters

On August 6, the Korea Meteorological Administration urged residents to exercise particular caution, stating that heavy rain of around 50mm per hour is currently falling in these areas and that there are concerns about potential damage.

As the rain clouds gradually move southward, a heavy rain advisory is in effect for northeastern Gyeonggi Province and northern Gangwon Province. A preliminary heavy rain warning has also been issued for Seoul and other parts of the capital region, as well as Chungcheong, Jeonbuk, and some inland areas of Yeongnam.

The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that strong and heavy rain is expected nationwide through tomorrow, with more than 150mm forecast for central regions and more than 120mm expected in southern regions.

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