Light drizzles wash away fine dust

by Han Jun-gu Posted : March 18, 2026, 13:56Updated : March 18, 2026, 13:56
People walk with umbrellas on their morning commute in Jung-gu Seoul March 18 2026 AJP Han Jun-gu
Pedestrians walk in the rain in central Seoul on March 18, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
SEOUL, March 18 (AJP) - Scattered showers fell over Seoul and nearby metropolitan areas on Wednesday.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), about 5–10 millimeters of rain fell in the morning and tapered off in the afternoon, helping wash away fine dust that had lingered earlier in the week.

Morning temperatures in Seoul hovered around 7.1 degrees Celsius, above the seasonal average, but the wet weather kept them from rising further.

Clear skies will return on Thursday, though the cold is expected to linger. The full arrival of spring looks delayed, with temperature fluctuations continuing for the time being, reflecting typically fickle and unpredictable spring weather.
 
People wait for a bus with umbrellas in Jung-gu Seoul March 18 2026 AJP Han Jun-gu
Commuters wait for a bus in central Seoul on March 18, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
People walk with umbrellas on their morning commute in Jung-gu Seoul March 18 2026 AJP Han Jun-gu
Flowers are in full bloom in central Seoul on March 18, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu