Heavy rain, strong winds put government on alert

Heavy rain forecast to hit South Korea on Tuesday is expected to ease drought concerns in many areas, where precipitation has remained far below average over the past six months.

But the rain is expected to bring strong winds and thunder, raising safety concerns as it comes less than a week after heavy rain hit southern regions.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on Monday, rain currently falling on Jeju Island is expected to expand nationwide from Monday night.

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