A heavy rain warning has been issued for the western region of Seoul, resulting in the closure of several rivers throughout the city.
According to Yonhap News on July 21, the Seoul city government announced that due to the influence of a stagnant front, heavy rain fell at a rate of up to 53.5 mm per hour early in the morning, leading to the closure of all 29 rivers in the city, including Jungnangcheon, Cheonggyecheon, and Yangjaecheon.
At one point, the underpass at Jeungsan Bridge was also temporarily closed, but the restriction was lifted around 5:17 a.m.
In anticipation of the heavy rainfall, the city issued a Level 1 work order at 11 p.m. the previous day, deploying a total of 3,206 personnel from the city and district offices to monitor the situation.
Additionally, all departments and affiliated organizations were requested to ensure thorough safety management in vulnerable areas such as rivers and low-lying regions in preparation for the heavy rain.
Efforts included inspecting stormwater drains and patrolling areas at risk of landslides, while personnel were stationed at underground passages to enhance monitoring.
Meanwhile, the Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heavy rain advisory for the southwestern and northwestern parts of Seoul at 3:20 a.m. on the same day.
A heavy rain advisory is issued when rainfall is expected to exceed 60 mm in three hours or 110 mm in 12 hours.
As of that day, Eunpyeong District recorded a maximum accumulated rainfall of 71.5 mm since the previous day, with heavy rain falling at a rate of 53.5 mm per hour.
Rain in Seoul is forecasted to continue until the morning of July 22, with expected precipitation ranging from 30 to 100 mm.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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