South Korea has lifted all heavy-rain warnings as strong rain clouds moved eastward over the East Sea on Wednesday [4].
The shift in the weather system marks a transition from severe precipitation to scattered showers, though maritime risks remain high. This change follows a period of intense weather that threatened inland infrastructure and coastal safety.
Reporter Kim Min-kyung of YTN said that rain intensity has weakened significantly. Current measurements show rainfall on Ulleungdo at approximately 10 mm per hour [1], while most inland areas are receiving less than five mm per hour [2]. However, some reports indicate that specific regions in the capital area and Gangwon province experienced higher intensities ranging from 30 to 40 mm per hour [5].
Forecasters expect scattered showers to continue across the country until Wednesday afternoon [3]. In Jeonbuk province, the forecast predicts rainfall could reach up to 40 mm [3]. Despite the decrease in rain volume, officials said that strong winds and high sea waves will persist nationwide, creating hazardous conditions for maritime travel.
The easing of the storm is attributed to the movement of the rain-cloud system over the East Sea [1]. Some reports identify the system as a weakening subtropical low-pressure area that was formerly typhoon Barby [1].
An anchor for YTN said, "As the strong rain clouds moved east, the intensity of the rain has further weakened."
“South Korea has lifted all heavy-rain warnings as strong rain clouds moved eastward over the East Sea.”
The transition of the weather system from a concentrated storm to scattered showers reduces the immediate risk of flash flooding in most provinces. However, the persistence of high sea waves and strong winds suggests that while the rain has peaked, the atmospheric instability associated with the remnants of typhoon Barby continues to pose a threat to shipping and coastal activities.
