Heavy Rain Advisories Expanded in Southern Regions; Landslide Crisis Alert Raised to 'Caution' for Jeonnam, Gwangju, Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam

 
As heavy rain advisories have expanded primarily across the southern regions, the Korea Forest Service raised the landslide crisis alert level from "Attention" to "Caution" for South Jeolla Province, Gwangju, Busan, Ulsan, and South Gyeongnam Province, effective at 8:30 a.m.

As of 8 a.m. today (Sunday, August 16), heavy rain advisories are in effect for South Jeolla Province, South Gyeongnam Province, and Jeju Island, with torrential rain exceeding 50 mm per hour pouring over the southern west coast of South Jeolla Province.

Strong and heavy rain accompanied by gusts, thunder, and lightning is forecast for the southern regions and Jeju Island through tomorrow, with hourly precipitation rates of 20 to 50 mm and exceeding 70 mm in some areas, raising concerns over potential landslide and flooding damage.

The Korea Forest Service urged residents in areas expecting heavy rain to refrain from outdoor activities near mountainous and forested areas, and to closely heed emergency disaster text messages and evacuation broadcasts.

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