[Today’s Weather] After Rain Stops on the 26th... Fine Dust 'Moderate'

The cityscape viewed from Namsan in Seoul on the 18th is clear, with nationwide fine dust levels showing 'Good' or 'Moderate' conditions. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Seulgi Kim] On Wednesday, the 26th, the rain that fell nationwide will gradually subside, and fine dust levels are expected to be 'normal' across all regions.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, on the 26th, the country will be under the edge of a high-pressure system located in northern China, causing the skies nationwide to gradually clear, although Gangwon-do and Gyeongsang-do will remain cloudy.

The morning low temperatures are expected to be △Seoul 3°C △Daejeon 4°C △Daegu 7°C △Busan 8°C △Jeonju 7°C △Gwangju 9°C △Cheongju 5°C △Chuncheon 1°C △Gangneung 4°C △Jeju 10°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 4°C △Baengnyeongdo 4°C.

The daytime high temperatures are forecasted to be △Seoul 11°C △Daejeon 13°C △Daegu 13°C △Busan 13°C △Jeonju 14°C △Gwangju 15°C △Cheongju 12°C △Chuncheon 10°C △Gangneung 7°C △Jeju 13°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 5°C △Baengnyeongdo 6°C.

According to the National Institute of Environmental Research, fine dust levels are expected to be 'good to normal' across all regions. However, in southern Gyeonggi, Chungnam, Gwangju, and Jeonbuk, foreign fine dust is expected to flow in at night, temporarily raising levels to 'bad'.