Heavy rain exceeding 170mm fell overnight in North Korea's Jagang Province, prompting the issuance of a 'heavy rain advisory'.
According to state-run Radio Pyongyang on the 21st, the rainfall recorded in the Jagang Province's Jaseong County from 10 p.m. the previous day to 8 a.m. that day was 176.1mm. The broadcast forecasted that due to the influence of the rainy season front, very heavy rain of 200 to 250mm is expected to fall in localized areas of northern Jagang Province, including Jaseong.
The broadcast noted, 'Various institutional sectors of the economy must establish thorough measures to prevent damage from heavy rain, significant rainfall, lightning, and strong winds.'
The meteorological agency of North Korea, equivalent to the Korea Meteorological Administration, issues warnings based on hourly rainfall, including attention warnings, intermediate warnings, and special warnings. Intermediate warnings are issued when significant damage is anticipated.
Last year, flooding occurred in Jagang Province and North Pyongan Province, causing significant damage. Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, noted in an expanded Politburo meeting that 'unacceptable loss of life' had occurred. North Korea has been conducting recovery projects, including the construction and renovation of dwellings, the construction of embankments on the Yalu River, and the management of river channels in the flooded areas until the end of last year.
Jagang Province has rugged mountainous terrain, making it susceptible to landslides during heavy rain. While Central Broadcasting and Korean Central Television continuously provide weather forecasts, they have not reported any specific damage situations, such as flooding or river overflow.