Monsoon rain begins inland today, but intense heat during the day

Today marks the beginning of this summer's first monsoon rains for inland areas.

Rain will begin on Jeju Island this morning, then spread to parts of the southern regions this afternoon before reaching the central region by tonight.

Be on alert, as we're expecting heavy downpours in many parts of the country starting tomorrow afternoon.

Until Saturday, the capital area and Gangwon-do could see up to 120 millimeters of rain.

Before the rain fully sets in, the heat will continue. It will be hotter today. Seoul will climb to 33 degrees, Wonju in Gangwon-do and Gyeongju will soar to 34 degrees under sunny skies.

Daejeon and Daegu will be as hot as Seoul, and Gwangju will get up to 30 degrees Celsius.

Monsoon rain in the central region will stop on Saturday, but it's expected to continue into early next week in the southern regions. Stay safe and prepared!