[Today's Weather] Showers Across the Country... Fine Dust 'Very Bad'

Shower. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Saturday the 17th, rain is expected in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon, Chungcheong, and parts of North Gyeongsang Province.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "On this day, some areas in the Seoul metropolitan area, parts of Gangwon Province, northern Chungcheong, and northern inland North Gyeongsang may experience showers accompanied by gusty winds, thunder, and lightning in the afternoon."

Yellow dust originating from Mongolia and the Inner Mongolian Plateau in China will flow in, causing yellow dust to be observed in most regions nationwide.

Morning low temperatures by region are expected to be △Seoul 6°C △Chuncheon 3°C △Gangneung 8°C △Daejeon 6°C △Cheongju 7°C △Daegu 9°C △Gwangju 10°C △Jeonju 8°C △Busan 12°C △Jeju 13°C.

Daytime high temperatures are forecasted as △Seoul 15°C △Chuncheon 15°C △Gangneung 17°C △Daejeon 17°C △Cheongju 16°C △Daegu 19°C △Gwangju 17°C △Jeonju 17°C △Busan 19°C △Jeju 18°C.

Fine dust levels are expected to be 'very bad' nationwide.

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "Strong winds will make the perceived temperature even lower, resulting in chilly conditions, and the temperature difference between day and night will be around 15°C, so please take care of your health to prevent immune system decline due to sudden temperature changes."