Heavy rain expected throughout the week

Heavy rain is expected to pour out across the nation this week, starting Tuesday in Gyeonggi {rovince and western regions first and other areas later.

The precipitation will hit Seoul and the Gyeonggi Province area hardest, with 150 millimeters, while 30-120 millimeters of rainfall is forecast in other regions.

Some thunder and lightning is anticipated in the Seoul and Gyeonggi region until Wednesday and in southern parts until Thursday for two days.

The intense heat will be alleviated with below-average temperatures ranging from 18 to 30.

(rene@heraldcorp.com)