Heavy Rain Advisory Issued for Seoul and Gyeonggi... 'Water Bomb Warning'

Heavy Rain Advisory Issued for 31 Locations in Gyeonggi

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that as of 7 p.m. on the 29th, a heavy rain advisory will be issued for the entire Seoul area.

A heavy rain advisory is issued when the rainfall is expected to be 60mm or more in 3 hours or 110mm or more in 12 hours. It is difficult to fully block the rain with an umbrella, and caution is needed as water in valleys or rivers may rise.

Additionally, a heavy rain advisory will be issued for 31 locations in Gyeonggi Province, including Suwon. The affected areas are Suwon, Goyang, Yongin, Seongnam, Bucheon, Hwaseong, Namyangju, Ansan, Anyang, Pyeongtaek, Siheung, Paju, Uijeongbu, Gimpo, Gwangju, Gwangmyeong, Gunpo, Hanam, Osan, Yangju, Icheon, Guri, Anseong, Uiwang, Pocheon, Yangpyeong, Yeoju, Dongducheon, Gapyeong, Gwacheon, and Yeoncheon.