Heavy Rain Nationwide; Torrential Downpours of Over 200mm Expected on Southern Coast and Jeju

Heavy showers of around 10mm per hour are currently falling in northern Gyeonggi Province, while light rain is falling in Jeju.

Heavy rain will be concentrated until the day after tomorrow (August 17), with 20 to 80mm expected in the central regions and 50 to a maximum of 150mm in the southern regions. In particular, torrential downpours of over 200mm are expected along the southern coast and in the mountainous areas of Jeju.

Jeju is expected to see heavy rain strong enough to warrant a heavy rain warning starting late this afternoon, so safety precautions should be taken.

Showers in the central regions are expected to continue in some areas until tonight.

Heatwave advisories currently remain in effect, mainly centering around the South Jeolla region.

Daytime temperatures will rise to up to 33°C (91°F) in Gwangju today, and high humidity will make it feel muggy and stifling in other regions as well.

(Weather Forecaster Lim Eun-jin)
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