The stationary front that had been positioned south of Jeju Island is moving north, signaling the arrival of this year’s first monsoon rains.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on Tuesday, rain is expected to begin on Jeju Island on Tuesday before spreading to the country’s southern coastal regions early Wednesday.
Rainfall is expected to reach more than 180 millimeters in the mountainous areas of Jeju, while South Jeolla Province and the southern coast of South Gyeongsang Province are forecast to receive between five and 30 millimeters.
Jeju Island is expected to see heavy downpours of 30 millimeters per hour starting early Wednesday, with heavy rain advisories likely to be issued for some areas.
The monsoon rain along the southern coast is expected to taper off by Wednesday night, while rainfall on Jeju Island is likely to continue until early Thursday.
Meanwhile, heat waves are intensifying across the central part of the country, where the onset of the monsoon has been delayed.
Heat wave advisories, previously in effect for the Seoul metropolitan area and parts of the Chungcheong region, have been expanded to include western parts of Gangwon Province.
The weather agency said hot weather is expected to persist across the central region throughout the week and urged the public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.
Source: KBS World News
