Seoul, June 26 (BNA): Heavy rains began to fall nationwide today, Monday, and the greater Seoul area is expected to see up to 100 mm of rain for two days, as the annual monsoon season begins, the government meteorological agency said.
Precipitation is expected to range from 50 to 150 mm in the southern resort island of Jeju and from 30 to 100 mm for other regions, including the capital region, mountainous regions and Yellow Sea islands, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). She added that the eastern coast of Gangwon Province will receive between 10 and 50 mm during the day Monday.
The Meteorological Agency said that some areas will experience heavy rain at a rate of 20 to 40 mm per hour, accompanied by strong winds, lightning and thunder, until Tuesday, according to the Meteorological Agency.
The Meteorological Authority warned against the use of riverside walkways and underground roads, citing the danger of stranding, and warned of floods in lowlands and river torrents.
As of 10 a.m. Monday, the temperature was recorded as 23.4°C in Seoul, 23.3°C in Daejeon, 24.5°C in Gwangju, 29°C in Jeju, and 23.4°C in Busan, with maximum temperatures expected to range During the day from 24 to 27 degrees Celsius.
The Ministry of Interior and Safety has ordered government officials to take comprehensive initial steps to counter the heavy rains.
He also called for rapid evacuation in case of flooding in semi-basement housing, underground parking lots and other vulnerable places.
FKN
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