Heavy Rain Warnings Issued Nationwide: Up to 200mm of Rainfall Expected

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Rain is currently falling across most parts of the country due to the influence of a low-pressure system. The rain is expected to be particularly intense 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 rainfall expected. Let’s connect to the weather center for the latest 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 regions overnight, heavy rain is currently falling at a rate of 10 to 20mm per hour.

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

Accordingly, heavy rain warnings have been issued for parts of Gangwon Yeongdong, Chungcheong, and North Gyeongsang provinces, while strong wind advisories are in effect for southern coastal areas.

The rain is expected to continue until this evening.

We expect 30 to 80mm of rain in the Seoul metropolitan area, inland Gangwon, and North Gyeongsang province, and 5 to 60mm in other regions. In Gangwon Province, heavy rain is expected to continue until tomorrow morning, with totals reaching up to 200mm.

While the most intense rain will be concentrated in most regions until this morning, heavy rain will continue in the Gangwon Yeongdong region until tonight. Please take extra precautions against safety accidents, as rainfall could reach up to 50mm per hour until this morning.

Current temperatures start at 23.3°C (74°F) in Busan.

As for daytime highs, the temperature in Seoul will remain at 24°C (75°F), and the heat will subside as the rain continues.

(Weather Caster Im Eun-jin)
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