As Typhoon Champi approaches, Jeju has experienced heavy rainfall over the past two days, leading to flooding in greenhouses and other damages. Flight operations have also been disrupted, with heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas expected to continue in Jeju until the 25th.
According to Yonhap News, as of 6 p.m. on the 24th, the cumulative rainfall at Hallasan's Samgakbong reached 209 mm. Other significant rainfall totals included 195.5 mm at Jindallaebat, 191 mm at Witseoreum, 188.5 mm at Seongpanak, and 175 mm at Sajeobi.
In the mid-mountain areas, cumulative rainfall was recorded at 191 mm in Sancheondan, 177 mm in Songdang, 169 mm in Wasan, and 163 mm in Odeung. Coastal areas saw 169.5 mm in Pyoseon, with 166 mm in Daehul, 164.2 mm in Seongsan, 154.5 mm in Gimnyeong, and 124.8 mm in Seogwipo.
The heavy rain and strong winds have caused several incidents. The Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters reported four damage reports as of today. At around 7:40 a.m., a manhole overflowed on a road in Samyang-dong, Jeju City, and at 2:40 p.m., drainage issues occurred on a road in Hwabukil-dong. At 3:30 p.m., a greenhouse in Iho-dong, Jeju City, was flooded. The previous evening, at around 9 p.m., a central divider on a road in Hwabukil-dong was knocked down by strong winds.
Air and sea transportation have also been affected. At Jeju International Airport, in addition to 16 flights that were canceled in advance, four flights were canceled today, and 121 flights were delayed. Most passenger ferries connecting Jeju with other regions were also canceled or suspended. The Songrim Blue Ocean ferry to Wando via Chuja Island and the Santa Monica ferry to Jindo were canceled, while the Hanil Gold Stella ferry to Wando and the Queen Mary ferry to Mokpo operated normally.
Rain is expected to continue for the time being. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts an additional 80 to 150 mm of rain in Jeju by tomorrow morning, with some mountainous and mid-mountain areas possibly receiving over 200 mm. Strong winds and high waves are also anticipated.
In particular, due to the influence of Typhoon Champi, a wave warning for the southern outer seas of Jeju may be upgraded to a typhoon warning by the morning of the 25th.
The Korea Meteorological Administration has advised against entering Hallasan trails, oreums, and coastal and mountainous Olle trails, urging caution regarding lowland flooding, river overflow, and swift currents. They also warned that high waves could crash onto beaches and over coastal rocks and breakwaters, advising the public to avoid coastal areas and remain vigilant against safety accidents.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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