Heavy rainfall in the Jeonbuk region has led to significant damage.
According to Yonhap News and the Jeonju Meteorological Office, as of 2 p.m. on August 31, rainfall totals included 237mm in Gochang (Sangha), 230.5mm in Buan (Julpo), 213.7mm in Gunsan (Osikdo), 167.3mm in Iksan, 163.7mm in Wanju, 158mm in Gimje (Simpoh), 145mm in Jeonju, and 83.5mm in Jinan (Jucheon).
Since the heavy rain warning was issued on August 29, there have been 124 reported cases of damage in Jeonbuk as of 11 a.m. today. This includes 49 cases of road flooding, 26 cases of home flooding, 14 cases of commercial property flooding, 3 cases of vehicle flooding, and 32 other incidents.
At approximately 9:43 a.m. today, a vehicle was stranded on a road in Asan-myeon, Gochang County, but was able to move to safety with the assistance of firefighters and police.
In a similar timeframe, a report was received regarding a landslide on a hillside behind a house in Mujang-myeon, Gochang County, and measures are currently being taken.
To prevent further damage, authorities have closed 100 locations, including 13 walking paths, 2 parking lots, 72 park trails, and 4 roads.
Rain is expected to continue through tonight, with forecasts predicting 20 to 80mm in western Jeonbuk (over 120mm in some areas along the west coast) and 5 to 40mm in eastern Jeonbuk.
Currently, a heavy rain warning is in effect for Gunsan, while a heavy rain advisory has been issued for Gimje, Jeonju, Iksan, Wanju, Jeongeup, and Buan. The landslide warning level in Jeonbuk is at 'caution.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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