Typhoon Pulasan Causes Widespread Damage

Typhoon Pulasan has passed through the southern region in its dying stage, causing damage, including extreme heavy rains, in these regions.

According to rainfall data released by the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 21st at 11 p.m., 529.4 mm of heavy rain fell in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do between the 20th and 21st.

‘Violent Autumn Rain’… 30% of a Year’s Rainfall Fell

Heavy rains, nearly 30% of the annual rainfall, were concentrated in the southern coastal area of Gyeongnam in just two days, with 431.1 mm of rain falling in Gimhae, 403.4 mm in Busan, and 381.2 mm in Geoje.

Heavy autumn rains fell along the southern coast of Jeollanam-do, including 375.2 mm in Suncheon, 357.5 mm in Jangheung, 337.4 mm in Gangjin, and 312.9 mm in Jindo.

Even if it Disappears, it has the Power of a Typhoon

This autumn storm that hit the southern coast was caused by the remnants of Typhoon No. 14 “Pulasan” penetrating the southern coastal region.

Typhoon Pulasan weakened to a tropical depression as it made landfall on the west coast of China, but it was not a typhoon and changed course toward the Korean Peninsula with strong winds and heavy rain.

Getting through the Crisis… Be Careful on the East Coast

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the rain on the southern coast eased significantly after midnight.

However, caution is warranted as there is a possibility of heavy rain in the Yeongdong area of Gangwon-do on the 22nd.

The tropical depression will further weaken in the early morning of the 22nd, transform into a low pressure area, and then make landfall in Japan, but due to the influence of the low pressure, strong easterly winds will blow in the Yeongdong region.