Heavy rain hits Seoul, leads to traffic jams
Social affairsAug 23, 2017
Heavy rain pummeled the central regions of Korea on Wednesday, snagging morning traffic in Seoul. Sudden rainfall of 50-150 milliliters poured down in Seoul from 8:30 a.m., catching commuters off guard. (Yonhap)The local weather agency cited the influence of Typhoon Hato and cold air descending from northern regions as causes of the heavy rain in the nation.The rain is expected to continue through Thursday, with some areas expected to see as much as 200 milliliters of torrential rain.In the sou