Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for Samcheok, Donghae, and Gangneung, Gangwon...Extreme Downpours Amid Heatwave
Heavy Rainfall Along the East Coast
The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that, as of 10 a.m. on August 8, a heavy rain warning will be issued for the plains of Samcheok.
A heavy rain warning is issued when rainfall is expected to exceed 90 mm over three hours or 180 mm over 12 hours. The authorities advise people to refrain from going outside or driving, and to pay close attention to safety near rivers.
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Currently, heavy rain warnings are in effect for the plains of Gangneung and Donghae as well. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, as of 9:12 a.m. on the same day, Yonggang-dong in Gangneung recorded a very heavy rainfall of 70.1 mm in the previous hour.
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