Authorities lifted the heavy-rain warning for Seoul on Saturday after rainfall intensity dropped below 10 mm per hour [1].

This shift in weather patterns indicates a movement of the storm system away from the capital, though high-risk conditions remain in northern provinces. The volatility of the rain has triggered the first emergency disaster alerts of the year for the region.

During the early morning hours between 4 and 5, Seoul experienced extreme rainfall that prompted the initial warnings [2]. However, the intensity eventually subsided, allowing officials to clear the city's alert status [1].

While Seoul sees relief, other areas continue to face dangerous conditions. In Pocheon, located in Gyeonggi Province, rainfall reached approximately 50 mm per hour [1]. Similarly, Cheorwon in Gangwon Province reported rainfall between 40 and 50 mm per hour [1].

Because of these high volumes, heavy-rain warnings remain active for both Pocheon and Cheorwon [3]. The disparity in rainfall across the region highlights the localized nature of the current weather system, a phenomenon that often complicates emergency response efforts.

Reporters on the ground noted the severity of the downpours in the north. Park So-jung, a reporter for YTN, said that while Seoul's rain had slowed to about 10 mm per hour, Pocheon was experiencing torrential rain reaching 50 mm per hour [1]. She also said that Gangwon Province was seeing intense rain of 40 to 50 mm per hour [1].

“Seoul's heavy-rain warning was lifted as rain eased to under 10 mm per hour.”

The rapid transition of heavy rainfall from the capital to the northern provinces of Gyeonggi and Gangwon demonstrates the unpredictable nature of the current monsoon season. While the lifting of the warning in Seoul reduces immediate urban flooding risks, the sustained high-intensity rain in Pocheon and Cheorwon increases the likelihood of landslides and flash floods in more rural or mountainous terrain.