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[Weather] Rain all over the country this weekend, heavy rain in some areas

2025/09/05 19:44

Late summer heat is still raging across the country. The heat wave warnings, which were only issued in some southern areas and Jeju Island, have been extended to the Chungcheong-do provinces, the Seoul metropolitan area, and Gangwon-do Province. The daytime temperature in Seoul rose to 33 degrees Celsius, and in Uiseong to 34 degrees. Rain is forecast all over the country this weekend. Especially in the western region, where it will be strong and heavy. More than 100 millimeters of rain will fall in southern Gyeonggi-do, Chungcheongnam-do, and Jeollabuk-do Provinces, and 80 millimeters in southern parts of Gangwon-do and Chungcheongbuk-do. Up to 80 millimeters is expected in Seoul. The morning will start at 25 degrees in Seoul and Busan, 23 degrees in Chuncheon and Daegu. Highs will move up to 30 degrees in Seoul, Daejeon and Busan at 31 degrees. Frequent rain in southern parts of the country will continue until early next week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Late summer heat returns in central areas, passing rain south...heavy rain this weekend

2025/09/05 13:39

After comfortable morning temperatures, late summer heat makes a comeback in the central parts of Korea today. But intense late summer heat continues in the southern regions with heat advisories in place. Gwangju, Daegu, and Busan will all get up to 32 degrees, but scattered showers in southern regions will lead to muggy conditions. Seoul tops out at 33 degrees under sunny skies. About that passing rain, the amount could be anywhere from 5 to 60 millimeters with a chance of heavy downpours through this evening. Meanwhile, we're tracking a major rain event this weekend. Central and Jeolla-do regions could see up to 80 millimeters of rainfall. Rain will start in the western regions early tomorrow morning, then spread nationwide. It could pound down 50 millimeters per hour at its peak, bringing a risk of travel disruptions. Rain will continue into early next week in southern regions and Jeju, while morning temperatures will get much cooler.

Ebola outbreak kills 15 in DR Congo

2025/09/05 13:38

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in central Kasai province, where 15 people have died and 28 suspected cases have emerged, according to the country's health ministry on Thursday. The latest case involved a 34-year-old pregnant woman, admitted to the hospital in August, who subsequently showed symptoms of the illness. This marks the country's sixteenth Ebola outbreak since the disease was first identified in 1976. Officials said the Zaire strain, which is rare but highly fatal, was identified. The World Health Organization said it was "acting with determination to halt the spread of the virus and protect communities rapidly."

[Weather] Heat wave continues and rain until the weekend

2025/09/04 23:39

Rain had been falling in the central parts and showers in the southern parts of the country today. Some areas had strong rain of around 30 millimeters per hour. It is expected to rain in most parts of the country this coming weekend as well. Especially in the west where heavy rain is forecast from Saturday night. Heat wave warnings are in place in the southern parts of the country and Jeju Island. With the rain, the daytime temperature in Seoul only rose to 29 degrees Celsius today, but it was still hot in the southern regions such as Gwangju and Daegu, with the temperatures rising to around 33 degrees. It will move back up to 33 degrees in Seoul tomorrow. Tomorrow, Seoul and Daegu will start off at 24 degrees, Jeju at 27 degrees. Highs will top out at 33 degrees in Seoul, Daejeon and Daegu, 31 degrees in Busan. It will continue to be hot next week all over the country. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

South Korea sees hottest summer on record

2025/09/04 23:38

This summer has gone down as the hottest on record here in South Korea. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on Thursday, the nationwide average temperature from June to August was 25.7 degrees Celsius. That's two degrees above the average for the period 1973 to 2024 and it is 0.1 degrees higher than the previous record, set last year. The country saw repeated heat waves and heavy rain, with some regions hit by floods while others faced drought.

[Weather] Rain continues tomorrow and heat wave across the country

2025/09/04 19:40

Due to the influence of the easterly wind, it has been raining hard over some parts of the east coast today. Tomorrow, there will be showers in the Chungcheong-do provinces and southern regions. It will rain in most parts of the country over the weekend and heavy rain is expected, mainly in the west, from Saturday night. Heat wave warnings are continuing in the southern part of the country and Jeju Island. With the rain, the daytime temperature in Seoul only rose to 29 degrees Celsius today, but it was still hot in the southern regions such as Gwangju and Daegu, feeling as hot as 33 degrees at times. Temperatures in Seoul will move back again to 33 degrees tomorrow. Tomorrow, Seoul and Daegu will start off at 24 degrees, Gwangju and Busan at 25 degrees. Highs will top out at 33 degrees in Seoul, Daejeon and Daegu, 31 degrees in Busan. This summer heat will continue throughout next week across the country. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Heavy rain in central areas, passing showers in south with heatwave

2025/09/04 11:40

Autumn seems to be trying hard to settle in. More unsettled weather is in the forecast across Korea today. This morning, steady rain is falling across the central region, dropping heavier rain in the capital area and parts of Gangwon-do Province. Heavy rain advisories are now in place for parts of Seoul and Gyeonggi-do Province. The capital region and parts of the west coast may see up to 60 millimeters of rain. Gangwon-do might get 5 to 40 millimeters, while other regions could see 5 to 20 millimeters. Across the south and Jeju, passing rain is in the forecast along with thunderstorms and gusty winds. At the same time, the heat wave continues in the southern parts of Korea. Daegu and Busan will get up to 31 degrees, Seoul tops out at 29 degrees. Tomorrow we'll climb back up to 33 degrees. But over the weekend, another round of widespread rain will move in, bringing slightly cooler air to ease the late-summer heat.

[Weather] Rain forecast tomorrow around the central areas and the south

2025/09/03 22:41

It's getting a little cooler in the morning and evening, but the daytime heat is still raging. Most areas exceeded 30 degrees Celsius in the middle of the day today, but the east coast, where the easterly winds are blowing, stayed below 30 degrees and felt relatively cooler. Showers will pass throughout southern parts of Gyeonggi-do Province and southern parts of the Chungcheong-do provinces until tonight. The expected amount of rain is around 5 to 60 millimeters. Tomorrow, there will be rain in the central areas and showers in the south again. Tomorrow, Seoul, Daejeon, Gwangju and Daegu will start off at 24 degrees. Highs will only rise up to 29 degrees in Seoul, Gwangju and Jeju are at 32 degrees. Throughout this week, frequent showers are expected across the country. From Saturday afternoon, rain is forecast again. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Showers until tonight and rain in the central and southern parts tomorrow

2025/09/03 19:41

The night heat has eased off as we enter September, but the sun shines still strongly in the middle of the day. Heat wave advisories are still in place in the southern parts of the country and Jeju Island today. The temperatures rose further in the western regions under the influence of the easterly wind. On the other side of the country, the east coast stayed relatively cooler at below 30 degrees Celsius. Until tonight, showers will pass throughout southern parts of Gyeonggi-do Province and southern parts of the Chungcheong-do provinces. The expected precipitation is as little as 5 millimeters to as much as 60 millimeters. There will be rain in the central regions and showers in the south tomorrow. Tomorrow, Seoul, Daejeon, Gwangju and Daegu will start off at 24 degrees. Highs will only rise up to 29 degrees in Seoul and Gyeongju, Chuncheon at 27 degrees. Frequent showers are expected this week, and rain is forecast again on Saturday afternoon. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Late summer afternoon heat continues across Korea with scattered showers

2025/09/03 11:40

As we step into September, the sticky nights are finally easing, so if you dressed for the afternoon, it might have felt a bit breezy on the way to work this morning. However, the midday sun is still blazing, with warm, humid air continuing to flow in, making today feel hot and muggy in the afternoon. Heat advisories remain in place for the southern regions and parts of Jeju. So with unstable air overhead, thunderstorm clouds are popping up across the country. Southern regions will see scattered showers with thunderstorms with 5 to 60 millimeters in the forecast, along with strong winds. Late summer heat continues to dominate across the country. Seoul and Chuncheon will get up to 33 degrees Celsius, and Daegu and Gwangju top out at 32 degrees this afternoon. On and off rain stays with us through this week. With that rain, temperatures will finally begin to ease, and next week is expected to bring more comfortable, cooler conditions.

Strong aftershock hits Afghanistan after quake kills more than 1,400

2025/09/03 11:38

Good morning, I'm Choi Chi-hee, and this is The World Now. Eastern Afghanistan was hit by a 5.2-magnitude aftershock on Tuesday, two days after a powerful earthquake killed over 1,400 people. According to Taliban officials, the death toll has now reached at least 1,400, with more than 3,000 people injured and over 5,400 homes destroyed in the provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar. The tremors flattened entire mountain villages. Rescuers face challenges due to the region's rugged terrain, blocked roads, and ongoing aftershocks. Humanitarian groups warn the death toll may climb sharply. The Afghan Red Crescent Society, UN agencies, and NGOs are operating under severe constraints, with insufficient supplies and funding cuts further hindering rescue and relief efforts. Airlifts for the injured, temporary shelters, and medical teams have been deployed, and aid pledges are flowing in from the UK, EU, India, and China.

[Weather] Frequent showers until Thursday with heat wave

2025/09/02 22:42

Under the heat, 5 to 40 millimeters of showers will fall in the Jeolla-do provinces and western parts of Gyeongsang-do provinces tomorrow. In addition, light rain is expected in the central parts of the country including Seoul around dawn on Thursday. As we enter September, tropical nights have cooled down in most areas. However, heat wave warnings are still in place around the south and Jeju Island. In these areas, it feels close to 33 degrees Celsius. As the heat continues for the time being, there will be frequent showers under the heat as well. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Daegu, and Gyeongju will start off at 23 degrees, Chuncheon at 21 degrees. Highs will top out at around 30 to 32 degrees, very similar to today. Similar temperatures will continue throughout the rest of the week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Frequent showers and rain continue amid heat wave in south

2025/09/02 19:42

With strong and heavy rain falling, heavy rain warnings were issued for the eastern parts of Jeju Island, and heavy rain advisories in the mountainous areas of Jeju Island today. Tomorrow, there will be showers in Chungcheongnam-do Province and the southern parts of the country between morning and evening, and on Thursday, there will be rain in the central parts and showers in the southern parts of the country. Heat wave warnings are still in place in the south and Jeju Island. In these areas, it feels as hot as 33 degrees Celsius. As the heat continues for the time being, there will be frequent showers as well. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Daegu, and Gyeongju will start off at 23 degrees, Busan at 25 degrees. Highs will top out at around 30 to 32 degrees, very similar to today. This summer heat will ease off a bit on this weekend. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Heavy rain in south, heat returns to capital area

2025/09/02 11:40

The rain clouds have moved to the southeast and are bringing rain to the Jeolla-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do provinces this morning with 5 to 60 millimeters expected and Jeju will get 10 to 60 millimeters along with strong winds and thunderstorms. The rest of the central areas, including Gangwon-do, could see 5 to 20 millimeters of rainfall through this evening. Clouds kept the temperatures rather on a cooler side in the capital region, but highs will rise fast again under sunny skies. Meanwhile, heatwave advisories are still in place for the southern regions and Jeju. Muggy air will push the feels-like temperature during the day with a high of 32 degrees in Daegu, Busan and Jeju. Seoul also tops out at 32 degrees after a comfortable morning temperature. We are looking at frequent showers this week across Korea, then next week will start to feel more like September.

More than 800 killed after strong quake hits Afghanistan

2025/09/02 11:34

Good morning, I'm Choi Chi-hee, and this is The World Now. A devastating 6.0-magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday has killed more than 800 people. According to Taliban officials on Monday, at least 812 people were killed, and 2,800 others were injured in Afghanistan's deadliest earthquake in a decade, which struck just before midnight on Sunday. The quake's epicenter was located just east of Jalalabad, causing heavy damage in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. Rescue and relief efforts are facing challenges due to disrupted communications and significant damage from landslides. Helicopters and military units have been deployed, but many survivors remain trapped. Authorities have warned that the death toll is likely to rise. This disaster comes as Afghanistan is already grappling with a severe drought, aid cuts, and what the World Food Program describes as an unprecedented hunger crisis.

[Weather] Rain until tomorrow afternoon, be careful of heavy rain

2025/09/01 23:43

The first day of September had started with rain across the country today. In particular, strong and heavy rain has been falling around the central regions. By tomorrow, it will rain up to 80 millimeters in Chungcheongnam-do and the Jeolla-do provinces, and up to 60 millimeters in the Seoul metropolitan area, inland areas of Gangwon-do, and the Gyeongsang-do provinces. This rain will mostly subside by tomorrow afternoon. With rain falling, most of the heat wave warnings in the central areas have been lifted. It only rose to 29 degrees Celsius in Seoul during the day today. The heat wave is expected to ease off a bit tomorrow as well. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Gyeongju will start off at 23 degrees, Chuncheon at 22 degrees. Daytime temperatures will move up to around 30 to 32 degrees all over the country. On Wednesday, showers are forecast for the Jeolla-do provinces and Jeju Island. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

State of national disaster declared as Gangneung's water reserves fall below 15%

2025/09/01 23:37

The drought in South Korea's eastern coastal city of Gangneung has led to a full-blown national emergency. President Lee Jae Myung has declared a state of national disaster for the region. Lee Seung-jae has more. Over in the eastern coastal city of Gangneung, a water scarcity crisis has escalated into a full-blown national emergency. Obong Reservoir,.. the city's main water source, has dropped below 15 percent capacity, the lowest ever recorded level. This comes despite the emergency pumping of 10-thousand tons of water a day from a temporary downstream station. But officials say the decline has not slowed, with new record lows being set daily, while the so-called "Maginot Line" for drinking and household water has collapsed. Water meters are being shut off at 75 percent capacity, just eleven days after restrictions were first imposed at 50 percent. Public officials and community leaders are carrying out the shutoffs, but residents are already feeling the strain with daily routines like showering, laundry, and cooking becoming increasingly difficult, and damage to crops mounting. "The most important part is sharing in your commitment to conserve water, even if it means shortening operations." On Saturday, President Lee Jae Myung declared Gangneung a state of national disaster. The decision followed a drought response meeting in the city,.. where Lee ordered ministries to act immediately. The declaration gives the government legal authority to mobilize personnel, equipment, and emergency supplies to ease the crisis. The president also issued a firefighting mobilization order. 50 fire department water tankers will be deployed to the region, delivering an extra 2-thousand tons of water every day. In preparation for the worst-case scenario, where even drinking water may run out,.. Gangneung has been stockpiling bottled water. More than one million bottles have already been collected, filling the parking lot of a large gymnasium. Distribution has begun for daycare centers and welfare facilities, and direct deliveries are planned for residents with mobility issues. But rain remains elusive in Gangneung. While showers are expected nationwide on Monday, Gangneung is forecast to receive only 5 to 10 millimeters. Meteorologists say no significant rainfall is likely before September 10th. So far this year,.. the city has recorded just over 404 millimeters of rain, only 42 percent of the annual average. Gangneung residents are now bracing for weeks, if not months, of disruption. With reservoirs at record lows, officials warn that the city is confronting not just a severe drought, but a test of survival. Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.

[Weather] Rain until tomorrow, heat wave has eased off a bit

2025/09/01 19:41

It's raining everywhere today, the first day of September. This rain will continue until tomorrow. More than 80 millimeters of rain will fall in Chungcheongnam-do Province, more than 60 millimeters in the mountainous areas of Jeju Island, 10 to 60 in the Seoul metropolitan area and inland areas of Gangwon-do Province, 20 to 80 millimeters in Chungcheongbuk-do, Jeolla-do and Gyeongsangnam-do Provinces and 5 to 60 millimeters in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. Most of the heat wave warnings in the central regions have been lifted as rain has been falling. It only rose to 29 degrees Celsius in Seoul during the day today. The heat wave will ease off a bit tomorrow as well. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Gyeongju will start off at 23 degrees, Busan at 26 degrees. Daytime temperatures will move up to around 30 to 32 degrees all over the country. More showers are forecast for the Jeolla-do provinces and Jeju Island on Wednesday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

State of national disaster declared as Gangneung's water reserves fall below 15%

2025/09/01 19:38

The eastern coastal city of Gangneung has been declared a state of national disaster amid a water crisis as its main reservoir hits an unprecedented low. Lee Seung-jae reports. Over in the eastern coastal city of Gangneung, a water scarcity crisis has escalated into a full-blown national emergency. Obong Reservoir,.. the city's main water source, has dropped below 15 percent capacity, the lowest ever recorded level. This comes despite the emergency pumping of 10-thousand tons of water a day from a temporary downstream station. But officials say the decline has not slowed, with new record lows being set daily, while the so-called "Maginot Line" for drinking and household water has collapsed. Water meters are being shut off at 75 percent capacity, just eleven days after restrictions were first imposed at 50 percent. Public officials and community leaders are carrying out the shutoffs, but residents are already feeling the strain with daily routines like showering, laundry, and cooking becoming increasingly difficult, and damage to crops mounting. "The most important part is sharing in your commitment to conserve water, even if it means shortening operations." On Saturday, President Lee Jae Myung declared Gangneung a state of national disaster. The decision followed a drought response meeting in the city,.. where Lee ordered ministries to act immediately. The declaration gives the government legal authority to mobilize personnel, equipment, and emergency supplies to ease the crisis. The president also issued a firefighting mobilization order. 50 fire department water tankers will be deployed to the region, delivering an extra 2-thousand tons of water every day. In preparation for the worst-case scenario, where even drinking water may run out,.. Gangneung has been stockpiling bottled water. More than one million bottles have already been collected, filling the parking lot of a large gymnasium. Distribution has begun for daycare centers and welfare facilities, and direct deliveries are planned for residents with mobility issues. But rain remains elusive in Gangneung. While showers are expected nationwide on Monday, Gangneung is forecast to receive only 5 to 10 millimeters. Meteorologists say no significant rainfall is likely before September 10th. So far this year,.. the city has recorded just over 404 millimeters of rain, only 42 percent of the annual average. Gangneung residents are now bracing for weeks, if not months, of disruption. With reservoirs at record lows, officials warn that the city is confronting not just a severe drought, but a test of survival. Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.

Heavy rain in central areas, heat remains in south

2025/09/01 11:39

September is starting on a rainy note. It was a rough Monday morning commute for those of us in the capital area, with strong rain of 10 to 40 millimeters per hour pounding down. The capital area and northern inland Gangwon could see up to 100 millimeters of rain or more, until this afternoon, while the rest of the country could see on and off rain lingering into tomorrow. However, the east coast of Gangwon-do will only get around 5 millimeters, which will not be enough to ease the dryness they have been dealing with. A heavy rain advisory is in place for the capital area and a heavy rain warning has been issued for the mountainous regions in Jeju. Heatwave alerts continue in southern provinces. And this afternoon, Daegu and Gyeongju get up to 33 degrees Celsius, Seoul and Chuncheon top out at 29 degrees. Central regions stay mostly sunny the rest of the week, and we can look forward to much more comfortable temperatures next week for sure!