The Ministry of the Interior and Safety held a 'Crisis Management Situation Check Meeting' on the evening of the 25th through the afternoon of the 26th, as heavy rain is expected mainly in the central region and Jeonbuk province.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, strong rain of 30 to 50 millimeters per hour is expected in the metropolitan area, Chungcheong region, and western Jeonbuk area, from late afternoon to the morning of the 26th. Some areas may receive up to 100 millimeters.
The expected rainfall by region is 30 to 80 millimeters (over 100 millimeters in some areas) for Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi; 20 to 60 millimeters (over 80 millimeters in the inland areas of Gangwon) for Gangwon inland and mountainous areas; and 20 to 60 millimeters (over 80 millimeters in some areas) for Daejeon, Sejong, South Chungcheong, and North Chungcheong; 20 to 60 millimeters (80 millimeters in western Jeonbuk) for Gwangju, South Jeolla, and North Jeolla.
The Disaster Safety Management Department Chief Kim Kwang-yong, who presided over the meeting, requested thorough preparation from each institution.
He urged that preemptive measures be put in place to prevent accidents caused by road flooding or inundation during rush hour and asked that the situations in habitual flooding areas such as riverbanks and underpasses be closely monitored. He also requested that control standards be strengthened and enforced as needed.
Chief Kim said, "I will thoroughly respond to and manage the situation to prevent casualties caused by heavy rainfall," adding, "Please actively cooperate to avoid going out late at night when heavy rain is expected, refrain from approaching hazardous areas, and move to safe locations when government offices provide evacuation instructions."