Gyeonggi Province Issues Heavy Rain, Strong Wind Warnings, Activates Emergency Response

Gyeonggi Province has initiated emergency response level 1 for heavy rain and strong winds, effective from 4 p.m. on June 14th, as the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts significant precipitation and powerful gusts across the region.

The province anticipates substantial rainfall, with projections of up to 100 millimeters in the southern areas and up to 120 millimeters in the northern regions by the afternoon of June 15th. A particularly intense period of rain is expected between 6 p.m. and midnight on June 14th, with hourly rainfall rates potentially reaching 30 to 50 millimeters in northern Gyeonggi.

In addition to the heavy rain, strong winds are forecast to sweep across the entire province until the early morning of June 15th. Currently, a strong wind advisory is in effect for five coastal cities and counties in western Gyeonggi, with a preliminary advisory issued for 21 inland cities and counties. Wind speeds could reach over 20 meters per second.

Kim Gyu-sik, head of Gyeonggi Province's Safety Management Office, urged the public to exercise caution. "As heavy rain and strong winds are expected again following the previous downpours, there is a high possibility of dangerous areas emerging in various parts of the province," he stated. "Please be mindful of potential damage from construction sites with stacked materials, temporary structures, or old signs due to heavy rain or strong winds."

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As heavy rain and strong winds are expected again following the previous downpours, there is a high possibility of dangerous areas emerging in various parts of the province. Please be mindful of potential damage from construction sites with stacked materials, temporary structures, or old signs due to heavy rain or strong winds.