Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain Expected Across South Korea, Up to 100mm in Capital Region

On Wednesday, rain will continue nationwide, with particularly heavy downpours expected in the central region and the capital area.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) forecasted on July 14 that from early Wednesday, the central region and Jeolla Province could experience very heavy rain, with rates of 20 to 50 mm per hour, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms.

Expected rainfall amounts include: 30 to 100 mm in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province, and the five western islands (with over 120 mm in northern Gyeonggi); 30 to 80 mm in inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province (with over 100 mm in northern inland Gangwon); 30 to 80 mm in Daejeon, Sejong, Chungcheongnam-do, and Chungcheongbuk-do; 30 to 80 mm in Jeollabuk-do; 20 to 60 mm in Gwangju and Jeollanam-do; and 5 to 40 mm in the eastern coast of Gangwon, Daegu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Busan, Ulsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, Ulleungdo, Dokdo, and Jeju Island.

The KMA warned of potential safety hazards during the vulnerable nighttime hours, urging caution against landslides, river flooding, low-lying area inundation, underground tunnel isolation, soil erosion, and falling rocks.

Morning low temperatures are expected to range from 23 to 27 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will vary between 27 and 37 degrees Celsius.

Key morning low temperatures include: 24 degrees in Seoul, Incheon, and Suwon; 24 degrees in Chuncheon; 27 degrees in Gangneung; 25 degrees in Cheongju, Daejeon, Jeonju, and Gwangju; 26 degrees in Daegu; 25 degrees in Busan; and 27 degrees in Jeju.

Daytime highs are forecasted to reach: 30 degrees in Seoul; 29 degrees in Incheon, Suwon, and Chuncheon; 33 degrees in Gangneung; 31 degrees in Cheongju, Jeonju, and Gwangju; 35 degrees in Daegu; 31 degrees in Busan; and 32 degrees in Jeju.