Monsoon season arrives
The summer monsoon season has begun earlier than usual in Korea, with heavy showers forecast to drench much of the country.
Commuters were seen carrying umbrellas and wearing rain boots on their way to work Friday, bracing for the monsoon rain.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, heavy rain of up to 50 millimeters per hour will hit the greater Seoul area and northern parts of Gangwon Province in the afternoon.
Other areas, including southern Gangwon, North Jeolla and South Chungcheong provinces, are expected to see rainfall Friday evening.
The weather agency issued a heavy rain advisory at 6 a.m. for all of Seoul, along with Hwacheon and Cheorwon in Gangwon Province; Incheon and northern Gyeonggi Province were placed under a heavy rain warning.
A heavy rain advisory is issued when rainfall is expected to exceed 60 mm in three hours or 110 mm in 12 hours, while a warning applies when the amount exceeds 90 millimeters in three hours or 180 millimeters in 12 hours.
Through Saturday, more than 150 mm of rain is expected to fall in the capital region, as well as in parts of Gangwon Province, North Jeolla Province, South Chungcheong Province and Daejeon.
Meanwhile, southern Gyeonggi Province, North Chungcheong Province, South Jeolla Province and Gwangju are likely to see over 120 mm during that time.
Showers are expected to ease by Friday afternoon, with clearer skies and warmer temperatures forecast for the capital region. Daytime highs are projected to range from 23 to 29 degrees Celsius on Saturday and 24 to 30 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
'Please avoid rivers and low-lying areas and limit outdoor activities. If strong winds and lightning occur, it's also important to inspect electrical systems and outdoor facilities," said Kong Sang-min, a forecast analyst at the KMA.
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