Heavy Rain Warnings Lifted in Most of Gwangju, But Continued Alerts in Yeonggwang

By Park Seungho Posted : August 31, 2026, 08:48 Updated : August 31, 2026, 08:48

Heavy rain advisories for most areas in Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, were lifted on August 31, with the exception of Yeonggwang.


However, rain is expected to return later in the evening.


The Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration forecasted that the rain would gradually stop starting in the afternoon. Expected rainfall amounts range from 10 to 60 millimeters, with some areas possibly exceeding 80 millimeters.


Since 9 p.m. on August 30, rainfall totals included 156 millimeters in Yeonggwang's Nakwoldo, 46.8 millimeters in Sinan's Heuksando, 31.3 millimeters in Suncheon, and 18 millimeters in Boseong's Beolgyo.


Notably, Nakwoldo in Yeonggwang recorded the highest rainfall at 103.5 millimeters.


A heavy rain warning remains in effect for Yeonggwang.


Over the past five days, Nakwoldo in Yeonggwang received the most rain at 389.5 millimeters, followed by Boseong at 264.6 millimeters, Suncheon at 256.9 millimeters, Gwangyang at 248.5 millimeters, Boseong's Boknae at 231 millimeters, and Gurye at 200.5 millimeters.





* This article has been translated by AI.

Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.