Heavy rain warnings have been issued throughout Seoul, and landslide advisories have been announced for three districts.
A landslide occurred in Unsan-myeon due to heavy rain in Seosan, Chungnam, causing a house to collapse. [Image source=Yonhap News]
On the 18th at around 2 PM, the Korea Forest Service issued landslide advisories for Gangbuk, Jongno, and Seodaemun districts in Seoul. Jongno district received the advisory at 1:59 PM, Gangbuk district at 2:01 PM, and Seodaemun district at 2:05 PM.
The respective local governments sent disaster alerts stating, "Due to heavy rain, a landslide advisory has been issued," and urged residents to "refrain from outdoor activities near forest areas and avoid entering the mountains for safety."
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