There has been heavy rain in Seoul on the morning of the 13th. The city of Seoul has restricted access to all 29 rivers in the city, including Cheonggyecheon and Anyangcheon. The road below Jeungsan Bridge has also been closed since 6:40 a.m.
The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heavy rain warning for the northeastern, southwestern, and northwestern regions of Seoul at 6:30 a.m. on that day. Between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m., Seoul received 32.7mm of heavy rainfall.
In addition, Incheon experienced 30.2mm of rain, Yeongjongdo in Incheon saw 55.5mm, and Incheon International Airport recorded 49.1mm of heavy rain. From midnight to 7 a.m., the precipitation amounts were 43mm in Seoul, 36.5mm in Incheon, 77mm in Songtan, Pyeongtaek, 79mm in Yangseong, Anseong, and 45.6mm in Wonju, Gangwon.
As of 7 a.m. that day, heavy rain advisories are in effect, primarily in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, and the northern coastal areas of Chungcheongnam-do. Very heavy rain, accompanied by gusty winds and thunder and lightning, is occurring in places, with rates of 10 to 60mm per hour.
The city of Seoul has issued a 'caution' level 1 warning regarding the rainfall and is on emergency duty. A total of 355 city officials and 3,110 personnel from the 25 districts are on standby to prepare for the heavy rain. Additionally, 31 rainwater pump stations, including the Magok 2 Pump Station, are operational.