The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said heat alerts were in effect nationwide and rain warnings were issued for Gyeonggi Province north of Seoul, Gangwon Province in the northeast, and parts of the capital. The Seoul Metropolitan Government closed 29 streams across the city on Saturday morning as a precaution against flooding.
Rain is forecast to continue in the capital area and inland Gangwon through the afternoon, before spreading to central and southern regions including Jeolla, Gyeongsang, and the southern island of Jeju. Some northern areas could see downpours of about 30 millimeters per hour, the KMA said.
Daytime highs are expected to reach 30 to 35 degrees Celsius nationwide, with high humidity making conditions feel hotter. Heat warnings or advisories remain in effect.
On Sunday, showers with strong winds, thunder and lightning are expected to affect most parts of the country. Rain will begin in Jeju before dawn, spread to southern regions in the morning, and reach the capital and central areas by night.
The unsettled weather is expected to last until Monday.
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