Meteorologists predict that “Khanun” with heavy rains and wind will reach the southern and eastern regions of South Korea this afternoon and will also hit the popular tourist island of Jejudo.
South Korea’s meteorological agency warned that Khanun could have devastating effects as it moved slowly across the center of the country before heading toward North Korea. The Korea Meteorological Administration reported that Khanun’s gusts reached 126 kilometers per hour (35 meters per second) this morning.
The effects of the typhoon have been felt in Japan’s southern islands for more than a week, and warnings of possible flooding and other risks have been issued in the southwestern part of Kyushu.
Last week, Khanun tore through Okinawa and other Japanese islands, causing damage and injuring people.
South Korean President Yun Suk-yeol has called on officials to aggressively implement disaster prevention and evacuation measures, stressing that the storm threatens South Korea alone, weeks after heavy rains lashed the country’s central and southern regions, triggering flash floods and landslides that killed at least 41 people. .
The Korea Airports Corporation said at least 144 flights to and from Jeju were canceled due to Khanun. Ferry services between Jeju and mainland ports were also canceled. In implementing wider preventive measures, the authorities have also closed at least 39 roads, 26 parking places on the banks of rivers and 613 hiking trails throughout the country.
In preparation for the typhoon, South Korea also evacuated tens of thousands of youths from the world’s largest scouting camp, which took place on South Korea’s west coast earlier this month.
2023-08-09 05:02:12
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