According to Yonhap News, as of 4 p.m. on June 20, all heavy rain warnings in Gangwon Province had been lifted. However, strong winds and high waves continue along the east coast, prompting ongoing wind and wave advisories.
The cumulative rainfall recorded includes 223.0 mm in Misiryeong, 199.0 mm in Sokcho Daepo, 180.0 mm in Yangyang Myeonokchi, 177.0 mm at Hyangrobong, 153.5 mm in Yangyang, 101.4 mm in Donghae, and 108.5 mm in Wonju Hwangdun.
In response to the heavy rain, the Seoraksan National Park Office announced a complete closure of high-altitude hiking trails starting at 9:30 a.m. after a heavy rain advisory was upgraded to a warning in the area.
The heavy rainfall has also affected the Gangneung Danoje Festival, which began on June 15. In northern Gangneung, rainfall reached 169.9 mm, while Jumunjin recorded 171.5 mm and Seongsan 127.0 mm.
The Gangneung Danoje Committee canceled the scheduled Gangwon Youth Activity Festival and swing competition, while the poetry and drawing contests were moved indoors. The bridge connecting the festival site to Namdaecheon has been closed due to flooding and damage in some areas.
Despite the rain easing, most events, including the Dano Changpo Water Battle, soccer matches, and wrestling competitions, proceeded as planned.
For safety reasons, the city of Gangneung decided to suspend the operation of the Wolhwa Street Night Market, which was set to open over the weekend.
The Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Fire Department reported 37 incidents of damage, including 30 cases of fallen trees, one landslide, two rockfalls, and three flooding and drainage issues in areas such as Gangneung and Chuncheon.
In Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong County, safety measures were taken for fallen trees, and in Gangmun-dong, Gangneung City, a sign was knocked over by strong winds. No injuries have been reported so far.
Gangwon Province and local governments have activated the first stage of their disaster safety response headquarters and are closely monitoring weather conditions through village broadcasts.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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