Seoul issues flood warning for Gangseo, Eunpyeong, Mapo districts; Dongbu Expressway closed

Seoul issued a flood warning for the Gangseo, Eunpyeong, and Mapo districts on July 18th, as heavy rain continued to affect the capital region. While the heavy rain advisory for the Seoul metropolitan area was lifted due to fast-moving rain clouds, the city cautioned that these three districts remain at risk of flooding.

According to the city's situation report at 7:30 AM, strong rain clouds weakened as they moved eastward, leading to the lifting of the advisory. However, Eunpyeong district has recorded the highest cumulative rainfall of 166.0 mm between July 17th and 18th. The city anticipates an additional 30-80 mm of rain by July 19th, with the possibility of hourly rainfall rates of 20-30 mm between midday and early morning.

The flood warnings were issued for Gangseo at 4:32 AM, Eunpyeong at 4:41 AM, and Mapo at 5:11 AM. In response, authorities have identified 298 households categorized as disaster-vulnerable and deployed 16 "companion partners" to prevent flood damage. Emergency disaster text messages were also sent to residents. Several roads, including underpasses at Jeungsan Bridge, Haengju 1 Bridge, Dongbu Expressway, and Garam-gil, have been closed. A flood warning is also in effect for the Mokgamcheon stream near Neobeudae Bridge, with water levels being closely monitored.