More rain expected in central region; Jamsu bridge still closed
- 4 years ago
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Our top story this lunchtime.
Heavy downpours have been drenching many parts of South Korea over the last few days and more rain is expected today in Seoul and other parts of the central region.
Our Kim Sung-min is live from Jamsu bridge, a low-level bridge which is considered a barometer for heavy downpours in Seoul.
Sung-min, how are things looking out there?
Mark, we've been seeing on-and-off showers this morning and more rain is expected throughout the day.
Jamsu Bridge, which I'm standing in front of, is still completely submerged as the water level of the Han River is now seven meters higher than usual.
This is slightly higher compared to yesterday, and the previously visible car park is under the floodwater once again.
Because Paldang dam continues to release an enormous amount of backed up water, the level has not gone down below 6-point-2 meters, which is the threshold for the use of the bridge.
As of today, the bridge has been closed for four days in a row.
Some other major roads including the Olympic highway and Gangbyeon and Dongbu expressways are still open.
However, they too could be closed should the water level rise again, so be sure to check for traffic updates.
The capital region will continue to see heavy showers of up to 50 to 100 millimeters per hour, accompanied by thunder and lightning throughout the day.
Heavy rain alerts have currently been issued in the central region and some parts of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province.
Chungcheongbuk-do Province also saw a huge amount of rain overnight, resulting in landslides and submerging houses.
Several parts of the country including Gangwon-do and Chungcheong-do Province are under landslide warnings so people should refrain from going outdoors and should take extra caution in mountainous areas.
I'll be back with more updates later.
Back to you Mark.
Our top story this lunchtime.
Heavy downpours have been drenching many parts of South Korea over the last few days and more rain is expected today in Seoul and other parts of the central region.
Our Kim Sung-min is live from Jamsu bridge, a low-level bridge which is considered a barometer for heavy downpours in Seoul.
Sung-min, how are things looking out there?
Mark, we've been seeing on-and-off showers this morning and more rain is expected throughout the day.
Jamsu Bridge, which I'm standing in front of, is still completely submerged as the water level of the Han River is now seven meters higher than usual.
This is slightly higher compared to yesterday, and the previously visible car park is under the floodwater once again.
Because Paldang dam continues to release an enormous amount of backed up water, the level has not gone down below 6-point-2 meters, which is the threshold for the use of the bridge.
As of today, the bridge has been closed for four days in a row.
Some other major roads including the Olympic highway and Gangbyeon and Dongbu expressways are still open.
However, they too could be closed should the water level rise again, so be sure to check for traffic updates.
The capital region will continue to see heavy showers of up to 50 to 100 millimeters per hour, accompanied by thunder and lightning throughout the day.
Heavy rain alerts have currently been issued in the central region and some parts of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province.
Chungcheongbuk-do Province also saw a huge amount of rain overnight, resulting in landslides and submerging houses.
Several parts of the country including Gangwon-do and Chungcheong-do Province are under landslide warnings so people should refrain from going outdoors and should take extra caution in mountainous areas.
I'll be back with more updates later.
Back to you Mark.