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heavy rain also fell in Gwangju and South Jeolla provinces, where heavy rain advisories were issued, today (5th). Because of this, ferry operations were blocked, and the history of the subway was flooded in Gwangju.
The damage on the Honam side was summarized by KBC reporter Lee Kye-hyuk.
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Heavy rain continued throughout the day.
The wind is also blowing strongly.
Currently, heavy rain warnings are in effect for Goheung, Gwangju, Yeosu, Wando, Mokpo, and 18 cities and counties in South Jeolla.
Strong wind advisories have been issued for Heuksan Island and Hongdo, and strong wind advisories have been issued for 16 cities and counties such as Goheung and Boseong.
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds caused a series of accidents in various places.
At around 4:40 p.m. today, the Gwangju Airport Station of the Urban Railway was flooded, and the train passed without stopping for a while.
At around 10 o'clock last night in Naju, an elderly man in his 70s was killed by a passenger car while walking on a road in heavy rain.
At around 12:50 p.m. today, trees fell and sediment spills occurred in Songchon-dong, Gwangju, where trees fell and parked vehicles were overwhelmed.
At one campsite in Yeongam, the roof was drained and flooded with water, prompting 119 to carry out emergency water evacuation operations.
Sea and air roads were also controlled.
The operation of 48 ferries on 66 routes in South Jeolla was completely suspended, and flights between Gwangju, Yeosu, Jeju and Gimpo were also delayed or canceled.
While more than 300mm of water bombs have rained down on parts of Haenam, Jangheung, and Goheung, 50~100mm of rain is expected to fall in Gwangju and Jeolnam provinces by tomorrow afternoon, and more than 150mm of rain is expected to fall in Jirisan.
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Highlights: Gwangju and South Jeolla provinces, where heavy rain advisories were issued, also received heavy rain today. Because of this, ferry operations were blocked, and the history of the subway was flooded in Gwangju. Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds caused a series of accidents in various places. More than 300mm of water bombs have rained down on parts of Haenam, Jangheung, and Goheung. 50~100mm of rain is expected to fall in Gwangsju and Jeolnam provinces by tomorrow afternoon.
Gwangju and South Jeolla provinces, where heavy rain advisories were issued, also received heavy rain today. Because of this, ferry operations were blocked, and the history of the subway was flooded in Gwangju.
Source: sbskr