The 9th typhoon Jangdari has weakened to a tropical low pressure system, and heavy rain has been falling in some areas of the capital region since early this morning (21st).
According to the Gyeonggi Province Disaster and Safety Headquarters, the accumulated precipitation from 0:00 to 7:30 a.m. today is recorded as follows: 84 mm in Gimpo, 74 mm in Hwaseong, 55.5 mm in Pyeongtaek, 44.5 mm in Ansan, and 43.5 mm in Gwangmyeong.
The maximum hourly rainfall amounts include extreme rainfall levels of 72.5 mm in Gimpo, 59 mm in Hwaseong, 35.5 mm in Pyeongtaek, 35 mm in Dongducheon, and 28.5 mm in Gwangmyeong.
The water level at the northernmost observation point of the Imjin River, Pilsungyo, is at 0.41 meters, which is normal.
Due to the current rainfall, there have been minor damages reported in the province, including 5 cases of residential flooding and 1 case of road obstruction (due to fallen trees).
Gyeonggi Province is controlling 1,158 riverside walking paths, 15 dune parking lots, and 2 bridges.
There have been no residents evacuated at the moment.
Currently, heavy rain warnings are in effect in 27 cities and counties in the province.
Pyeongtaek, Hwaseong, Gimpo, and Paju are under heavy rain alerts, while the other 23 cities and counties are under heavy rain advisories.
Additionally, wind warnings are issued for Ansan, Siheung, Gimpo, Pyeongtaek, and Hwaseong.
There are no landslide or flood warnings in effect.
The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts cloudy skies and rain influenced by the weakened typhoon (tropical low pressure system) today. Strong winds are expected in the western coastal areas.
The expected precipitation in the Gyeonggi area ranges from 30 to 120 mm.
The period of concentrated rainfall is forecasted to be between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m., so caution is advised for safe commuting during rush hours.
Gyeonggi Province has activated Emergency Response Phase 1 as of 7 a.m. and has started inspections in areas where damages are expected.
The province has also sent safety text messages to residents, advising them to use public transportation as much as possible and to avoid approaching dangerous areas such as landslides, steep slopes, riversides, and drainage systems during the expected heavy rain.