Heavy Rain Across the Country Until Morning; Up to 200mm Expected

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Due to the influence of a low-pressure system, most parts of the country are currently experiencing rain. The downpour is expected to be particularly heavy until this morning. In the mountainous regions of Gangwon Province, which will remain under the influence of the low-pressure system for an extended period, rain is forecast to continue until tomorrow (June 21), with up to 200mm of heavy rain expected. Let’s connect to the weather center for more details on the situation.

Weather caster Im Eun-jin, please go ahead.

[Weather Caster]

Rain clouds carrying large amounts of water vapor are covering the entire country.

As rain clouds passed through various parts of the country overnight, heavy rain of 10 to 20mm per hour is currently falling.

So far, 138mm of precipitation has been recorded at Jindalaebat in Seogwipo, Jeju, and 35mm in Seoul.

Accordingly, heavy rain advisories are in effect for parts of Gangwon Yeongdong, Chungcheong, and Gyeongbuk, while strong wind advisories are in effect for southern coastal areas.

The rain is expected to continue until this evening.

30 to 80mm of rain is expected in the Seoul metropolitan area, inland Gangwon, and the Gyeongbuk region, while 5 to 60mm is expected in other areas. In Gangwon Province, heavy rain of 50 to up to 200mm will continue until tomorrow morning.

In most regions, heavy rain will be concentrated until this morning, while in the Gangwon Yeongdong region, intense rain will continue until tonight. In particular, please be extra cautious about safety accidents as up to 50mm of rain per hour may fall until this morning.

The current temperature in Busan is 23.3°C (74°F).

Daytime temperatures will remain at 24°C (75°F) in Seoul, and the heat will subside as the rain falls.

(Weather Caster Im Eun-jin)
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