Strong winds from Typhoon 'Krovan' have caused casualties in Jeju, including a crane accident that resulted in one death. Flight and ferry services have also been disrupted.
According to the Jeju Regional Meteorological Administration, strong wind warnings were issued for the mountainous and midland areas of Jeju Island, as well as the northern and eastern parts of Jeju City and the southern and eastern parts of Seogwipo. Wind advisories were also in effect for other regions, with rough sea warnings across all waters surrounding Jeju.
As of 7 p.m. on September 4, peak wind gusts recorded at various locations included 26.9 meters per second at Saebyeol Oreum, 26.1 m/s at Marado, 24.8 m/s at Udo, 24.6 m/s at Hallasan Sajeobi, 24 m/s at Gangjeong, and 22.9 m/s at Saekdal.
Casualties were reported due to the strong winds. At approximately 3:53 p.m., a crane toppled over on a barge docked at Jeju Port's Pier 11, injuring two workers.
The barge's owner, a man in his 50s, was taken to the hospital but later died. The crane operator, also in his 50s, sustained serious injuries. The Coast Guard is investigating the incident, which is believed to have been caused by the strong winds.
At Jeju International Airport, 184 flights were delayed, and some ferry services connecting Jeju to other regions were canceled due to the rough sea warnings. All ferry services to nearby islands, including Gapado and Marado, were suspended.
Damage to facilities was also reported. The Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters received 26 reports related to weather advisories, including injuries to two people from debris blown by the wind. Damage included broken central dividers, traffic lights, and fallen trees.
All seven hiking trails in Hallasan National Park were closed, and swimming was prohibited at 12 designated beaches in the Jeju area.
The meteorological agency forecasts that strong winds exceeding 20 m/s will continue in Jeju, with wind and rough sea warnings likely to remain in effect until September 8.
As of 3 p.m. on September 4, Typhoon Krovan was located about 360 kilometers north of Okinawa, Japan, moving west at 16 kilometers per hour. It is expected to weaken into a tropical depression over the waters south of Japan.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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