Heat wave to return on Liberation Day after torrential rains lash central regions

Commuters walk with umbrellas in Gwanghwamun in central Seoul on Aug 14 2025 Yonhap — Commuters walk with umbrellas in Gwanghwamun in central Seoul on Aug. 14, 2025. Yonhap

SEOUL, August 14 (AJP) - A sweltering heat wave is expected to return on Friday, when the country marks the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day, after torrential rain swept through Seoul and other central regions earlier this week.

With sporadic showers lingering in some parts of the country until early Friday morning, daytime highs are forecast to soar to 34 degrees Celsius, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).

Many parts of the capital area and central South Chungcheong Province saw heavy rains of up to 300 mm over two days starting Wednesday, causing flooding and road disruptions. Paju in Gyeonggi Province was hit particularly hard, with a record 316 mm of rain.

A total of 410 damages were reported nationwide, including one death in Incheon.

Im Yoon-seo lyseo0330@ajupress.com