The projected path of Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the season, has changed, increasing concerns about its potential impact on the Korean Peninsula. Current forecasts suggest that the typhoon is less likely to make direct landfall, but experts warn that heat waves could intensify as a result.
On August 1, various online communities shared a post titled "The Worst-Case Scenario for Typhoon Dolphin's Impact on Korea." The post indicated that if the typhoon heads toward China, it could exacerbate the heat wave in Korea. Kang Nam-young, a geography professor at Kyungpook National University, stated in an interview, "When the typhoon moves south, the air currents from the east can lead to increased humidity and intensified heat in the western regions as they cross the eastern coastal terrain."
Conversely, if the typhoon moves northward along the West Sea under the influence of high pressure, it could bring strong winds and heavy rain, resulting in significant damage. Professor Kang noted, "If the typhoon makes landfall, the heat wave will not be the main concern; rather, it could cause severe disaster damage due to its immense scale, which raises considerable alarm."
Earlier that day, another post titled "Typhoon Dolphin's Path Changes Again" circulated online. This post included the expected trajectory of Typhoon Dolphin, highlighting that the forecast from July 30 showed the typhoon moving northward through the southern region toward the West Sea. However, the forecast updated on July 31 indicated a revised path heading south of Jeju Island toward Taiwan and China.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Typhoon Dolphin is likely to continue moving northwest, passing southeast of Japan and heading toward the eastern coast of Taiwan and China. While the current forecast does not indicate a direct path through the Korean Peninsula, the trajectory may change due to atmospheric pressure variations, necessitating ongoing updates to the forecast.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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