Typhoon Trami Triggers Strong Winds, Heavy Rain and Disruptions in Jeju

Strong winds and heavy rain brought by the 30th typhoon, "Trami," have led to a series of damages across Jeju.

According to the Jeju Regional Meteorological Administration on October 25, the high seas warning in effect for the outer southern waters off Jeju was upgraded to a typhoon warning as of 4:00 a.m. today.

At the same time, heavy rain advisories issued for the eastern part of Jeju City and the southern, eastern, and mid-mountain areas of Seogwipo City were lifted.

Heavy rain advisories remain in effect for the mountainous areas of Jeju Island and the mid-mountain regions of Jeju City.

Strong wind advisories have been issued for most parts of Jeju Island and Chujado Island, while high seas warnings are in effect for the waters surrounding Jeju Island.

Cumulative rainfall from October 23 to 6:00 a.m. today reached 268.5 mm at Samgakbong, Mt. Halla, 244 mm at Jindallaebat, 241 mm at Seongpanak, and 229 mm at Witse Oreum.

In the mid-mountain regions, heavy rain was recorded at Sancheondan with 234 mm, Songdang with 219.5 mm, Wasan with 217 mm, and Odeung with 200.5 mm. In coastal areas, precipitation reached 215 mm in Pyoseon, 213.5 mm in Daeheul, 210.9 mm in Seongsan, 194.5 mm in Gimnyeong, 164.5 mm in Jeju, and 142.3 mm in Seogwipo.

As of 6:00 a.m. today, peak gust speeds at major locations included 18.9 meters per second at Sajebi, 18.1 meters per second at Saebyeol Oreum, 15.6 meters per second at Geumak, and 14.3 meters per second at Yeongsil.

The fierce winds and rain also caused a series of facility damages.

According to the Jeju Fire and Safety Headquarters, at around 9:07 p.m. on October 23, a road median barrier fell over due to strong winds in Hwabukil-dong, Jeju City, prompting safety measures by firefighting authorities.

Around 7:40 a.m. on October 24, a manhole overflowed in Samyangil-dong, Jeju City, causing traffic inconveniences, and road drainage issues occurred in Hwabukil-dong at around 2:42 p.m.

At approximately 3:32 p.m. on the same day, a vinyl greenhouse in Iho-dong, Jeju City, was flooded.

Various events faced disruptions, including the complete cancellation of the 2026 Aewol-eup Agricultural, Fishery and Livestock Expo, which was scheduled to be held around Saebyeol Oreum in Jeju City from October 24 to 25, as well as the cancellation of the street parade and opening ceremony for the Seogwipo Chilsipni Festival.

The worsening weather also disrupted air and sea routes connecting Jeju to other regions.

On October 24 alone, 25 flights—including 9 domestic flights (2 arrivals, 7 departures) and 16 international flights (9 arrivals, 7 departures)—were canceled, while 213 domestic flights (93 arrivals, 120 departures) and 5 international flights (3 arrivals, 2 departures) experienced delayed operations.

In addition, passenger ferries connecting Jeju Island with outlying islands such as Gapa Island and Mara Island were canceled.

All seven hiking trails in Mt. Halla National Park were also completely closed off.

The meteorological office forecasted that rain will continue in Jeju until the morning of October 26.

Expected rainfall ranges from 30 to 80 mm, with more than 120 mm expected in mountainous and mid-mountain areas.

In particular, moderately heavy rain is likely to fall mainly in mountainous areas and the eastern side of Mt. Halla between the afternoon and evening of October 25.

Regions under strong wind advisories will experience very strong winds with peak gusts exceeding 20 meters per second, while mountainous areas could see gusts over 25 meters per second.

In the outer southern waters off Jeju Island, where a typhoon warning is in effect, strong winds of 9 to 18 meters per second will blow until late night on October 26, accompanied by high waves exceeding 5 meters.

An official from the meteorological office urged citizens to take special precautions against facility damages such as signs and vinyl greenhouses caused by strong winds, as well as safety accidents from falling objects, adding that passengers using airplanes and ferries should check flight and navigation information in advance.

(Photo provided by Jeju Fire and Safety Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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