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Then, let's see what the current situation is in Seoul. Reporters who are out on Dongjak Bridge are connected.

Reporter Hong Young-jae, is it raining now?

<Reporter>

Yes, Dongjak Bridge, where I am, repeats that the rain stopped all morning.

The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that it is sending heavy rain warnings around 2 pm throughout Seoul.

The level of the diving bridge behind me was just over 5m, but if the water level rises to 5.5m, pedestrian traffic is prohibited.

Up to now, heavy rains have been in effect in some parts of Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Chungbuk and Gyeongbuk.

In this area, rain is falling around 10~20mm per hour, accompanied by gusts and thunderstorms, and especially in southern Gyeonggi and Chungbuk, rain is falling within 30~70mm, causing landslides and flooding.

In Yeoju, flood warnings were issued at the Cheongmicheon Wonbu Bridge and evacuation orders were issued to over 200 villagers.

Even in Icheon, some of the banks of Yul-myeon's Goat Reservoir collapsed and residents were evacuated.

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Is it raining a lot in Seoul and the metropolitan area today?

<Reporter>

Yes, there is a high likelihood of heavy rains pouring in the metropolitan area as strong rain clouds have developed in the West Sea starting at 2 pm today.

A heavy rain warning was also issued throughout Seoul at 2 pm.

It is expected that rain with gusts, thunders and lightnings, especially in the central region, will reach up to 100mm.

For this reason, special attention should be paid to outing activities on weekends, and care must be taken to manage facilities and prevent flood damage.

The Korea Meteorological Administration predicted that the rain will continue to run through the central region by this Wednesday due to the rainy season's stagnant frontline.