On Wednesday, the 8th, heavy rain is expected in most regions across the country, while daytime high temperatures will remain above 30 degrees Celsius, continuing the heatwave.


Heavy rainfall is forecast for the central region, North Jeolla, northwestern South Jeolla, and the central and northern parts of North Gyeongsang Province, and heavy rain advisories may be issued in these areas.

(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Incheol Kim = On July 7, the solar term Sosuh (Small Heat), which marks the beginning of the full-fledged heat, citizens and foreign tourists are seen walking with parasols at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul. 2026.7.7

(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Incheol Kim = On July 7, the solar term Sosuh (Small Heat), which marks the beginning of the full-fledged heat, citizens and foreign tourists are seen walking with parasols at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul. 2026.7.7

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There will be places where rain is accompanied by gusty winds, thunder, and lightning, so extra caution is advised to prevent safety accidents.


The expected precipitation is as follows: 50 to 100 mm (over 150 mm in some areas) for Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, and the five West Sea islands; 80 to 150 mm (over 200 mm in some areas) for Daejeon, Sejong, and South Chungcheong; 50 to 100 mm (over 150 mm in some areas) for North Chungcheong; 80 to 150 mm (over 200 mm in some areas) for North Jeolla; and 30 to 80 mm (over 100 mm in some areas) for northwestern South Jeolla.


Other regions are expected to receive: 10 to 40 mm in Gwangju and the rest of South Jeolla (excluding the northwest); 50 to 100 mm (over 150 mm in some areas of central and southern inland Gangwon) in inland and mountainous Gangwon; 5 to 50 mm on the east coast of Gangwon; 30 to 80 mm (over 120 mm in some areas) in the central and northern parts of North Gyeongsang; 20 to 60 mm in Daegu and southern North Gyeongsang; 5 to 40 mm in the western inland of South Gyeongsang; and around 5 mm on Jeju Island.



Morning low temperatures are forecast to range from 21 to 25 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will range from 26 to 33 degrees Celsius.


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