South Korea faces heavy monsoon rains and heatwaves

South Korea is bracing for continued heavy monsoon rains on Sunday, with the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasting up to 100mm of rainfall in some areas, and potentially up to 150mm in others. The downpours follow similar conditions on Saturday, which led to the closure of sections of the Dongbu Expressway in Seoul.

While the mainland experiences significant rainfall, the southern regions are simultaneously grappling with intense heatwaves and tropical nights. Heatwave advisories and warnings remain in effect for cities like Busan, Ulsan, Gyeongnam, Daegu, Gyeongbuk, Jeonnam, and Jeju Island. These conditions create a stark contrast in weather across the peninsula.

The meteorological agency has detailed expected rainfall amounts across the country. The southern coast of Gyeongnam and parts of Gyeonggi and Gangwon provinces could see over 60mm, while central inland areas and parts of Jeonnam might receive between 80mm and 100mm. Even Seoul and Incheon are forecast to get 5-20mm of rain on Sunday.

Temperatures are expected to range from lows of 21-26 degrees Celsius to highs of 25-33 degrees Celsius. Sea wave forecasts indicate moderate conditions in the East Sea and calmer seas in the West and South Seas.