Heavy downpours and strong gusts batter Seoul on Sunday, flooding roads, disrupting traffic and causing damage. In Seodaemun-gu, flooding forces the closure of the underpass beneath Jeungsan Bridge in both directions, with roads reopening about an hour later. Several expressway sections, including parts of the Gyeongbu Expressway, are affected by heavy rain and winds, while a fallen tree in Yeoksam-dong blocks a road and disrupts movement for vehicles and pedestrians.
Municipal officials describe localized torrential rain that clogs drainage systems, worsening urban flooding. The Korea Times reports peak hourly rainfall of 53.5 millimeters in Gangbuk, the highest intensity nationwide during the storm, and cumulative rainfall reaching about 65 millimeters in Gangbuk by 5:00 p.m. Seoul issues an emergency text alert urging residents to avoid low-lying and high-risk areas. By 5:00 p.m., Seoul fire authorities receive 129 emergency calls, including requests for drainage assistance, reports of fallen trees, and safety inspections. Yonhap reports similar flooding and damage across the country.
