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Monsoon rains to soak central parts of Korea

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Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
(LEAD) Heavy downpours cause flooding, damage, forcing over 600 to evacuate
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- Heavy monsoon rains pounded central and other parts of...
The korea Herald News
· Jul 1, 2026
Rainy season begins in south; Seoul stays hot, humid with isolated showers
South Korea's annual rainy season began in the country's southern regions on Wednesday, bringing heavy downpours to the south while leaving Seoul and much of central Korea hot, humid and outside the influence of the seasonal rain front. The Korea Meteorological Administration said the seasonal rain front could produce downpours of up to 30 millimeters an hour in some areas, with heavy rain advisories possible. Seoul, the capital region and much of central Korea, however, remain outside the influ
Korea Times News
· Jul 10, 2026
Korea faces sweltering weekend with tropical nights as monsoon retreats
Korea faces sweltering weekend with tropical nights as monsoon retreats
KSAT San Antonio
· Jun 23, 2026
Healthy rain brings highest levels in years for local aquifers and lakes
After years of severe drought and record-low water levels in San Antonio and surrounding regions, steady and above-average rainfall since April 2026 has led to significant recovery for local aquifers and lakes.
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Related coverage for "Monsoon rains to soak central parts of Korea": Yonhap News Agency — (LEAD) Heavy downpours cause flooding, damage, forcing over 600 to evacuate. The korea Herald News — Rainy season begins in south; Seoul stays hot, humid with isolated showers. Korea Times News — Korea faces sweltering weekend with tropical nights as monsoon retreats. KSAT San Antonio — Healthy rain brings highest levels in years for local aquifers and lakes