Heavy rain has inundated the Daejeon, Sejong, and Chungnam regions, leading to flooded roads and landslides. The downpour was particularly intense during the morning hours, causing significant disruptions for commuters.
According to Yonhap News, on July 9, several roads in the area, including the Gapsan Expressway near Sinil-dong and the road leading to the Mati Tunnel in Gongju, were temporarily submerged due to rainwater.
In Yuseong District, Daejeon, two individuals were rescued by firefighters from a vehicle trapped on a flooded road around 5:33 a.m.
Reports also indicated that vehicles were stranded in Mokcheon-eup and Daga-dong in Cheonan, as well as in Sejong City, prompting rescue operations by the fire department.
Additionally, in Sejong City, a dedicated bus rapid transit (BRT) lane was submerged, forcing buses to reroute. This led to severe traffic congestion as other vehicles joined the detour during the morning rush hour.
In Songgang-dong, Yuseong District, parked cars were damaged by mudslides, and a restaurant area near Donghaksa in Gongju was also affected by landslides.
As of 3 p.m., Yonhap reported that flood warnings were in effect for areas including Sangjocheon Bridge and the Asan City Chunmugyo. However, the flood warnings for the Doam Bridge in Sejong and the Pukgaedari in Nonsan were lifted as the rain subsided.
In Chungnam, 69 locations, including riverside parking lots and pedestrian bridges, were temporarily closed, leading to the evacuation of 85 residents to safer areas.
The Chungnam provincial government reported that farms in Buyeo, including melon, cucumber, and watermelon fields, as well as ginseng fields in Geumsan, suffered damage due to the rain that began the previous day. The Chungnam Fire Department received a total of 247 reports of damage from the heavy rain, and safety measures were implemented.
Furthermore, the Daejeon Fire Department reported 57 incidents, while the Sejong Fire Department received 50 reports of damage, according to Yonhap.
As of 3 p.m. on July 9, rainfall amounts included 266.6 mm in Cheonan, 257.5 mm in Gyeryong, 244 mm in Sejong's Gowoon, 239.5 mm in Daejeon's Jangdong, and 235.5 mm in Buyeo's Yanghwa. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted additional rain of 10 to 50 mm throughout the night, with some areas experiencing a lull in rainfall.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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