Typhoon Soulik to reach Seoul at 9 AM Friday
- 6 years ago
솔릭, 내일 아침 9시 서울과 가장 가까워... 비 오기 시작
As the storm approaches the mainland, the government is advising citizens to take extra care when out on the streets.
Near the capital it's especially chaotic with flight cancellations and changes in traffic conditions.
We connect to our Cha Sang-mi who is out and about in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Sang-mi, what's it's like in downtown right now.
Daniel, it just began raining here in Seoul about two hours ago. I am standing here next to the Cheonggyecheon Stream, where access to the public is restricted when there's heavy rain.
It hasn't been shut down yet, since the rain isn't that serious, but I can feel it's getting stronger.
The Korea Meteorological Administration updates the typhoon forecast every three hours and the exact spot where Soulik will hit has been changing little by little, but considering that the radius of the typhoon is 300 kilometers, the authorities say everyone should brace themselves.
The situation is not good for air routes either.
The transport ministry say that as of 10 p.m. it has canceled a total of 770 flights on local and domestic airlines,... and the cancelations affect all 15 civilian airports.
All flights have been cancelled at Jeju International Airport since around 5 PM Wednesday, as Jeju Island was the first place in Korea... to be hit by the typhoon.
Some 650 flights departing from Jeju have been suspended so far, leaving nearly 50-thousand airport users stuck on the island.
It's going to be a very wet and windy morning come tomorrow.
What should we be prepared against during rush-hour.
Daniel, Soulik is expected to pass near Seoul around 9 AM tomorrow, which will make accidents more likely, since that's when people are on the way to work or school.
Trees, branches and things like signboards could fall onto the streets, so you should keep your eyes peeled if you are outside.
And since heavy rain is expected throughout the country Thursday night and Friday, Seoul's headquarters for natural disaster safety measures has advised people to use public transportation instead of driving.
Back to you, Daniel.
As the storm approaches the mainland, the government is advising citizens to take extra care when out on the streets.
Near the capital it's especially chaotic with flight cancellations and changes in traffic conditions.
We connect to our Cha Sang-mi who is out and about in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Sang-mi, what's it's like in downtown right now.
Daniel, it just began raining here in Seoul about two hours ago. I am standing here next to the Cheonggyecheon Stream, where access to the public is restricted when there's heavy rain.
It hasn't been shut down yet, since the rain isn't that serious, but I can feel it's getting stronger.
The Korea Meteorological Administration updates the typhoon forecast every three hours and the exact spot where Soulik will hit has been changing little by little, but considering that the radius of the typhoon is 300 kilometers, the authorities say everyone should brace themselves.
The situation is not good for air routes either.
The transport ministry say that as of 10 p.m. it has canceled a total of 770 flights on local and domestic airlines,... and the cancelations affect all 15 civilian airports.
All flights have been cancelled at Jeju International Airport since around 5 PM Wednesday, as Jeju Island was the first place in Korea... to be hit by the typhoon.
Some 650 flights departing from Jeju have been suspended so far, leaving nearly 50-thousand airport users stuck on the island.
It's going to be a very wet and windy morning come tomorrow.
What should we be prepared against during rush-hour.
Daniel, Soulik is expected to pass near Seoul around 9 AM tomorrow, which will make accidents more likely, since that's when people are on the way to work or school.
Trees, branches and things like signboards could fall onto the streets, so you should keep your eyes peeled if you are outside.
And since heavy rain is expected throughout the country Thursday night and Friday, Seoul's headquarters for natural disaster safety measures has advised people to use public transportation instead of driving.
Back to you, Daniel.