Heavy rain continues, leaving casualities and damage nationwide

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With yesterday's downpour leaving casualties and damage nationwide,.... more heavy rain is expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
And residents are advised to take safety precautions.
Yoon Jung-min tells us more.
South Korea will see heavy rainfall and cloudy skies until Thursday, with more damage expected due to flooding.

The Korea Meteorological Administration says more than 150 millimeters of rain is forecast in Seoul and a maximum of 250 millimeters is forecast for Gyeonggi-do Province.
Southern parts of the country will see around 80 millimeters of rainfall, while Jeju Island will have some 50 millimeters.

According to the weather agency, the country will see more torrential rain and showers until Thursday.

The safety ministry said that Tuesday's downpour and the accompanying thunderstorm and strong winds caused one death and two injuries in Seoul.

More than 760 cases of flooding were reported in Seoul, Daejeon and Gyeonggi-do Province and 41 households were evacuated nationwide.

Several roads were blocked due to floods, and landslide advisories were issued in the country's mountainous areas.

Residents are advised to brace for possible damage as more rain is expected this week.
Yoon Jung-min, Arirang News.