S. Korea is being pounded by heavy rain, and more rain is expected
After 50 people were killed or went missing during the weekend, heavy rain continued to pound central and southern parts of South Korea. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) reported that rain was still falling in most regions, with some areas receiving high rainfall rates. The greater Seoul area and southern Gyeonggi province were expected to receive significant amounts of rain throughout Tuesday.
Heavy rain caused flooding in southern Gyeonggi province, but no significant damage was reported. A stranded fisherman in Yongin City was rescued due to a swollen stream. The southern coast of South Jeolla province experienced heavy rain, leading to a heavy rain advisory in Gwangju and South Jeolla province. Some residents evacuated due to the risk of rockslides and collapsing soil.
Although the rain was expected to subside late Tuesday in the greater Seoul area, it was forecasted to continue in most regions until early Wednesday. There would be a brief lull in the southern regions and parts of Jeju Island on Wednesday afternoon, followed by more downpours late at night.
The KMA warned that torrential rains could intensify on Tuesday, with hourly precipitation of 30 to 60 mm and up to 80 mm per hour along the southern coastline and near Mount Jiri. Jeju Island was also expected to receive significant rainfall, with some mountainous areas experiencing up to 100 mm.
The KMA advised people in high-risk areas to take immediate safety measures, including evacuations, to protect against disasters and landslides. The heavy rains that occurred over the weekend resulted in the deaths of 41 people, with 19 fatalities in North Gyeongsang province and nine people still missing.
