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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!

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

2025/09/01 11:34

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] Heat wave nationwide, rain forecast this weekend

2025/08/29 23:41

The calendar is heading toward the end of August, but the heat of late summer is not cooling down. Heat wave warnings and heat wave advisories are still in place in most parts of the country with the daytime temperatures rising to around 33 degrees Celsius nationwide with humid conditions. Showers fell mainly on the west today. Tomorrow, Showers are forecast again over the central parts of the country, the Jeolla-do provinces, and Jeju Island. It will rain in most parts of the country on Sunday. If you have any plans to go out, you should bring an umbrella. Morning will start at 26 degrees in Seoul and Busan tomorrow, Chuncheon and Gyeongju at 24 degrees. Daily highs will rise up to 31 degrees in Seoul, Chuncheon at 32 degrees. Hot weather with frequent showers will continue throughout next week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Heat wave continues and rain forecast across the country over the weekend

2025/08/29 19:44

September is just around the corner when we are supposed to enter autumn, but the heat is still continuing. While heat wave warnings have been issued in most parts of the country, the number of heat wave warning areas is increasing every day. Today, the daytime temperatures were as high as 33 degrees Celsius across the country with humid conditions. Showers have fallen mainly on the west today. Showers are forecast in the central parts of the country, the Jeolla-do provinces, and Jeju Island tomorrow. It will rain in most parts of the country on Sunday. If you have any plans to go out, you should bring an umbrella. The morning will start at 26 degrees in Seoul and Busan tomorrow, Jeju at 27 degrees. Daily highs will rise up to 31 degrees in Seoul, Daegu and Gyeongju at 35 degrees. Hot weather and frequent showers are expected throughout next week as well. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Heat and tropical nights across Korea with passing rain

2025/08/29 11:38

There was sudden and heavy rain in the capital area this morning on the way to work sorry to see some people rushing around without an umbrella. Isolated rain is in the forecast until this evening in the central regions, parts of Jeolla-do provinces, and Jeju, with 5 to 60 millimeters in the forecast along with thunderstorms. It's already the last workday of August, the air feels incredibly muggy outside. We saw the return of a tropical night overnight and highs will easily go above 30 degrees Celsius in many parts of Korea. For a closer look, Seoul gets up to 31 degrees, Gwangju at 34 degrees. Daegu and Gyeongju are steamy hot at 35 degrees Celsius this afternoon. The muggy heat will continue through the weekend, with frequent showers, especially in the western regions. Rain is then expected to gradually spread nationwide on Sunday night. Frequent rain will try hard to turn things cooler! Make sure to keep an umbrella handy!

[Weather] Summer heat is not cooling down yet, with heat wave warnings in place

2025/08/28 22:41

The seasonal clock is ticking toward the end of summer. However, the heat is not cooling down. Daytime temperatures in most parts of the country rose to around 33 degrees Celsius today and the heat wave warnings have been extended. Heat wave warnings are in effect for Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do Provinces, and Jeju Island, and heat wave advisories in the west and most parts of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, including the Seoul metropolitan area. In addition, UV rays will also continue to be high in most parts of the country, and very high around the east coast and west coast areas. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Busan will start off at 26 degrees, Gyeongju at 23 degrees. Seoul will rise up to 31 degrees, Chuncheon at 30, Daegu and Gyeongju at 35 degrees. Rain will begin to fall in the central parts of the country on Sunday night and will expand to most parts of the country on Monday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Heat wave will continue across the country tomorrow

2025/08/28 19:43

In Seoul, the heat has eased off at night, with tropical nights cooling down for the last two days. However, the heat wave has been continuing during the day with the temperature feeling higher than 33 degrees Celsius across the country. Currently, heat wave warnings have been issued for Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do Provinces, and Jeju Island, and heat wave advisories in the west and most parts of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, including the Seoul metropolitan area. Ultraviolet rays will also stay high in most parts of the country, and very high around the east coast and west coast areas. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Busan will start off at 26 degrees, Jeju at 27 degrees. Seoul will rise up to 31 degrees, Chuncheon at 30, Daegu and Gyeongju at 35 degrees. For the time being, there will be frequent showers throughout the inland areas. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Heat persists with scattered showers across Korea

2025/08/28 11:39

Although the season is slowly shifting toward autumn, the summer heat isn't letting up just yet. At least here in the capital, we went without a tropical night for the second night in a row, but humidity kept the feels-like temperature at tropical night levels. Today, the heat continues with daytime highs reaching 30 degrees Celsius across much of Korea. From this afternoon into the evening, instability in the atmosphere will trigger scattered showers. Rainfall amounts will range from 5 to 40 millimeters, along with thunderstorms. But skies will stay mostly clear until those showers pass, with an expected high of 32 degrees in the capital, Daegu and Gwangju will get up to 33 degrees Celsius this afternoon. We will need a dual-purpose, sun-and-waterproof umbrella with frequent passing rain in store through the weekend. AND despite September beginning next week, daytime heat is forecast to stay with us.

[Weather] Heat wave across the country with high UV rays

2025/08/27 19:42

The heat is still around 33 degrees Celsius across the country today. In Seoul, a heat wave warning was issued again. Due to the influence of the easterly winds, the temperature rose to 34 degrees in Seoul. It must be hotter because it is about 2 degrees higher than yesterday. This humid heat will continue for the rest of the week. In addition, UV rays are also very strong nationwide. They will rise up to high to very high levels across the country around noon to 3 in the afternoon when the sun shines strongly. Tomorrow, Seoul and Busan will start off at 25 degrees, Gyeongju at 23 degrees. Highs will move up to 32 degrees in Seoul, Chuncheon, and Gwangju, 31 degrees in Busan and Gyeongju. It is expected to rain again in the Seoul metropolitan area and western parts of Gangwon-do Province on Friday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Heatwave continues with rain across Korea

2025/08/27 11:39

It was a rough morning commute with dense fog in western regions, but conditions have gotten better with a rise in temperatures. However, we still have some showers in the forecast for the east coast regions. Passing rain is forecast for Chungcheongbuk-do and Gyeongsangnam-do Provinces and Jeju. Yesterday's rainfall eased the heat wave in the central parts of Korea. We didn't have to deal with a tropical night last night, and I am sure you felt that relief on your way to work this morning. AND for now, heatwave alerts only remain in southern provinces, but temperatures will climb high enough for heatwave alerts to be reissued in more areas. And this afternoon, Seoul and Daegu will reach 33 degrees. Gyeongju will get a heat relief from yesterday's searing heat. UV rays will be very strong in most areas. It looks like frequent rain from Friday in the capital area. Then September will start on a rainy note nationwide. That should bring much-awaited heat relief to the country.

[Weather] Heat wave warnings are expected to be expanded across the country tomorrow

2025/08/26 22:41

The rain gradually stopped this afternoon in most parts of the country but some eastern areas will continue to have rain until tonight. The expected amount of rain is up to 80 millimeters in the Jeolla-do provinces, 10 to 50 millimeters in western parts of Gangwon-do and Gyeongsangnam-do Provinces. With rain falling, the daytime temperature was 1 to 2 degrees lower than yesterday, but the heat felt worse than actual readings as the air continues to be humid. Seoul will rise to 32 degrees Celsius tomorrow and there will be many places above 30 degrees mainly in Jeollabuk-do Province, the Gyeongsang-do provinces and Jeju Island, where a heat wave warning is in place. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Gwangju and Daegu will start off at 24 degrees, Busan at 25 degrees. Highs will move up to around 31 to 32 degrees across the country. The heat wave warnings are expected to be expanded again tomorrow around the western regions. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Heat wave warnings are expected to be expanded around the western areas tomorrow

2025/08/26 19:42

As of midday today, all of the heavy rain warnings in inland areas have been lifted as rain clouds have passed. Most of the rain stopped this afternoon, but the eastern parts of the country will have rain until tonight. Due to the rain, today's daytime temperature was 1 to 2 degrees lower than yesterday, but with high humidity the heat felt worse than the actual readings. Seoul will rise to 32 degrees Celsius tomorrow and there will be many places above 30 degrees, mainly in Jeollabuk-do Province, the Gyeongsang-do provinces and Jeju Island, where a heat wave warning is in place. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Gwangju and Daegu will start off at 24 degrees, Chuncheon and Gyeongju 22 degrees. Highs will move up to around 31 to 32 degrees all over the country. There is a possibility that the heat wave warnings will be expanded again tomorrow around the western regions. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Torrential rain in central areas through this morning

2025/08/26 11:34

Many of you may have been woken up overnight by the thunder and lightning. Heavy rain has been pounding western regions, with some areas seeing torrential downpours of up to 50 millimeters an hour. The rain will gradually ease by this afternoon, but eastern areas may see showers linger into tonight. Until then, central parts of Korea might see up to 80 millimeters, Jeolla-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do provinces might get as much as 60 millimeters. Jeju will also see 5 to 40 millimeters into tomorrow morning. So heavy rain alerts are being issued across the country. Meanwhile, strong heat continues despite the rain in the southern provinces. Daegu will get up to 33 degrees Celsius, Gyeongju at 34 degrees. Seoul will top out at 31 degrees this afternoon. Another band of rain is in the forecast on Friday then the extreme heat is expected to gradually ease for many areas. Please stay safe on the roads today!

[Weather] Rain across the country tomorrow with heat wave warnings

2025/08/25 23:41

Today, it has been raining mainly in the western parts of the country. As the rain clouds gradually move eastward, it will rain across the country tomorrow. Looking at the expected precipitation, more than 100 millimeters of rain is expected in Incheon and in northern and eastern parts of Gyeonggi-do Province, and more than 80 millimeters of rain is expected in inland areas of Gangwon-do, Chungcheong-do, and northwestern parts of Jeollabuk-do provinces. Meanwhile, heat wave warnings have now been issued in most parts of the country. With the high humidity, it will feel even hotter than the actual readings. Tomorrow morning will start hot at 27 degrees Celsius in Busan and 28 degrees in Jeju. Highs will rise up to 30 degrees in Daejeon and Gwangju, Daegu and Gyeongju at 34 degrees. There is rain forecast for the Seoul metropolitan area and the western parts of Gangwon-do Province on Friday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Rain forecasts across the country until tomorrow

2025/08/25 19:42

There's only one week left until September, but it's humid and the temperature felt like nearly 40 degrees Celsius with the rain. More than 100 millimeters is expected to fall in the northern parts of Gyeonggi-do Province by tomorrow, and up to 80 milimeters in the Seoul metropolitan area, Chungcheong-do and the Jeolla-do provinces. As a large amount of rain has been predicted in a short period of time, make sure that you are prepared. Even though rain has been falling, it doesn't cool down the heat. Heat wave warnings have been in place in most parts of the country. With high humidity, the temperatures will feel higher than the actual readings. Tomorrow morning will start hot at 27 degrees in Busan and 28 degrees in Jeju. Highs will rise up to 30 degrees in Daejeon and Gwangju, Busan at 32 degrees. Rain is forecast in the Seoul metropolitan area and the western parts of Gangwon-do Province on Friday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Heavy rain in central areas and Jeolla-do provinces, heat continues

2025/08/25 11:39

It almost felt like we had returned to mid-summer over the weekend. A heatwave warning remains in place across Korea. Daytime highs in Seoul soared to nearly 35 degrees yesterday. AND It's another active weather day across the country. Light rain has already started this morning in parts of Incheon and Chungcheongnam-do Province, and it will spread across the central region and Jeolla-do as the day goes on. By tonight, the capital region could be hit with torrential downpours — 30 to 50 millimeters of rain an hour. Incheon and northern Gyeonggi-do could see over 100 millimeters. Seoul and the rest of the central region may receive up to 80 millimeters. Even with the rain, the heat continues. Seoul will get up to 32 degrees, Daegu at 35 degrees. We expect frequent rain across Korea through the weekend, with the heat wave finally starting to lose some steam.

Heat will continue tomorrow which is Cheoseo, with Seoul rising up to 34 degrees

2025/08/22 21:44

It's late August, but the whole country is still heating up. The heat wave warnings were strengthened in Seoul this morning and heat wave warnings covered almost the whole country except Gangwon-do Province. Although tomorrow is "Cheoseo", when the heat is supposed to go away, it will continue to be hot this weekend, with daytime temperatures rising to 34 degrees Celsius in Seoul. It feels even hotter than the actual readings across the country. Tomorrow, with nighttime heat continuing, Seoul, Busan and Jeju will start off at 27 degrees. Highs will move up to around 33 to 36 degrees around the country. Next Monday, rain is expected in the Seoul metropolitan area and western parts of Gangwon-do Province. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Getting hotter, it will rise to 34 degrees in Seoul tomorrow

2025/08/22 19:43

The heat wave keeps gaining momentum. Due to the strong sunshine and hot and humid southwesterly winds, the heat wave warnings have been strengthened in Seoul this morning. While heat wave warnings have been extended in the Seoul metropolitan area and much of the Chungcheong-do provinces, heat wave advisories have also been issued in some mountainous areas of Gangwon-do Province. Although it is "Cheoseo" tomorrow, when the heat is supposed to go away, the heat will continue this weekend, with daytime temperatures rising to 34 degrees Celsius in Seoul. It will feel hotter than 35 degrees across the country. Tomorrow, with nighttime heat continuing, Seoul, Busan and Jeju will start off at 27 degrees. Highs will move up to around 33 to 36 degrees all over the country. Rain is forecast in the Seoul metropolitan area and western parts of Gangwon-do Province next Monday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Scorching heat stays beyond Cheoseo

2025/08/22 13:41

My weather reports seem to be a repeat of the last few days more heat and scattered showers. It seems the heat has no plans to let up. More regions are now under heatwave warnings, with overnight temperatures remaining above 25 degrees Celsius. Skies will be clear nationwide, with on-and-off cloud cover. From the afternoon into the evening, scattered showers will move across the southern parts of Korea with 5 to 60 millimeters in the forecast along with thunderstorms. And this afternoon, Seoul, Gwangju, and Busan will get up to 33 degrees Celsius, Daegu and Gyeongju will be much hotter. UV rays will be strong to very strong throughout the day with high humidity. Tomorrow is Cheoseo, in Korea's traditional seasonal calendar, which usually signals relief from the summer heat, but strong heat will stay longer despite the frequent chance of rain, so take care in this intense heat!

[Weather] Heat waves until next week, heat will continue even during the nights

2025/08/21 21:41

With the scorching heat, the heat wave warnings were strengthened today. Heat wave warnings were added in Yongin in Gyeonggi-do Province, Hoengseong in Gangwon-do Province, and Gunsan in Jeollabuk-do Province this morning. Today, the daytime temperature in Seoul rose to 32 degrees Celsius, and in Samcheok and Gimcheon, it reached 36 degrees. The summer heat is supposed to cool down for the season of "Cheoseo" which means welcoming the autumn on the traditional calendar. However, the heat seems to be getting stronger and stronger. The daytime temperature in Seoul will rise to 33 degrees on Saturday, and heat waves and tropical nights are expected to continue until next week. Tomorrow, morning temperatures will start at around 25 degrees across the country. Daily highs will move up to 32 degrees in Seoul, 35 degrees in Daegu. Until this weekend, rain clouds will often cover the skies. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.