
Seoul and the surrounding Gyeonggi Province were hit by a heavy downpour, Wednesday, with some regions receiving more than 100 millimeters of rain per hour, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).
With more rain expected through Friday morning, the weather agency has issued a forecast, and the Ministry of Interior and Safety is urging people to be alert for possible flooding, road closures, and damage to facilities.
A torrential downpour struck Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, prompting the issuance of heavy rain warnings and advisories across dozens of cities and counties in the area.
For the first time this year in the greater Seoul area, the KMA sent out emergency text messages warning of potential disasters from heavy rain.
Panmunjeom in Paju, Gyeonggi Province received more than 340 millimeters of rainfall since late Tuesday night, Namyangju saw over 200 millimeters, and Nowon-gu in Seoul experienced over 160 millimeters.
Munsan, another town north of Seoul, received more than 100.9 millimeters of rainfall per hour.
The heavy downpour resulted in the closures of dozens of roads for hours and the partial suspension of subway services, inconveniencing many commuters. Furthermore, major streams in Seoul, including Cheonggye Stream downtown, 스포츠 were closed to visitors.
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