[Weather] Heavy Rainfall on Monday Morning Commute... Up to 200mm in Chungcheong Region

On Monday, the 31st, most parts of the country are expected to experience rainfall.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the forecasted precipitation for the two days starting today is as follows: ▲ Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province: 30-80 mm (more than 120 mm in the southern part of Gyeonggi) ▲ Five West Sea Islands: 20-60 mm ▲ Gangwon Province: 30-80 mm (more than 120 mm in the inland and mountainous areas of southern Gangwon) ▲ Daejeon, Sejong, and Chungnam: 80-150 mm (more than 200 mm in certain spots) ▲ Chungbuk: 50-100 mm (more than 150 mm in certain spots) ▲ Western Jeonbuk and western Jeonnam: 20-80 mm (over 120 mm in certain spots) ▲ Gwangju, Jeonnam, and eastern Jeonbuk: 10-60 mm.

Office workers are holding their umbrellas tightly as they head to work at the Yeouido Bus Transfer Center in Seoul. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for Yeonggwang in Jeonnam, and Gochang and Buan in Jeonbuk. Additionally, heavy rain advisories are in effect for the entirety of Daejeon, Sejong, and Chungcheong, as well as Heuksando and Hongdo in Jeonnam, and Gimje, Iksan, Jeongeup, and Gunsan in Jeonbuk. In areas where it is raining, strong winds, thunder, and lightning are also likely, so caution is advised regarding facility management and safety.

In Jeonnam, Gyeongnam, and Jeju, where heatwave advisories have been issued, tropical nights may occur as the overnight low is not expected to drop below 25 degrees Celsius. The forecasted daytime highs in major cities are as follows: Seoul, 26°C; Incheon, 27°C; Chuncheon, 25°C; Gangneung, 25°C; Daejeon, 27°C; Daegu, 32°C; Jeonju, 30°C; Gwangju, 32°C; Busan, 34°C; and Jeju, 31°C.

Fine dust concentrations are expected to remain at a "good" level nationwide.

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