Today, over 30 forest fires broke out with a dry warning issued for most areas of the country. The high temperature and dry weather are expected to continue tomorrow, increasing the risk of forest fires. However, rain is forecasted the day after tomorrow which may slow down the spread of wildfires for a while. Gyeonggi Goyang reached 27℃, Gyeonggi Dongducheon 26.2℃, and Seoul 25.2℃, displaying early summer weather in the first week of April. Most of the forest fires today were concentrated in the metropolitan and Chungcheong areas due to the high pressure in the northern part of the East Sea. The Korea Meteorological Administration predicts heavy rain approaching from the West Sea, starting with Jeju Island in late afternoon the day after tomorrow. The rain is expected to have a significant impact on forest fire prevention for 2 to 3 days. Although the wildfires may slow down temporarily, we need to be careful as dry and strong winds tend to blow in April, posing a high risk of large-scale wildfires.
Gyeonggi Goyang 27℃, Seoul 25℃… early summer weather
Most of the forest fires that occurred today are concentrated in the metropolitan area and Chungcheong area
Tomorrow’s daytime temperature in Seoul is 27℃… High temperature and dry weather
‘Danbi’ from late afternoon the day after tomorrow in Jeju Island, Central Region, and Honam
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Today, more than 30 forest fires broke out one after another while a dry warning was issued in most areas of the country.
As the high temperature and dry weather continues tomorrow, the possibility of forest fires is high.
Fortunately, there is a forecast for rain the day after tomorrow, so it seems that forest fires will slow down for a while.
This is a report by Kim Min-gyeong, a weather and disaster reporter.
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Red flames rise with thick smoke.
Forest fire extinguishing helicopters spray water continuously, but it is not enough to extinguish the strong flames.
Today, Gyeonggi Cat rose to 27 degrees, Gyeonggi Dongducheon 26.2 degrees, and Seoul to 25.2 degrees, showing early summer weather even though it was the first week of April.
[김만주 / 산림청 산불방지과장 : 연료가 가지고 있는 건조도가 너무 심한 상태에서 온도까지 20도 이상의 대기 조건이 되다 보니까 대류가 활발히 일어난 형태에서 바람이 불어 이렇게 순식간에 산불이 확산된 것으로 저희가 지금 보고 있습니다.]
More than 30 wildfires broke out across the country today alone,
In particular, unlike many forest fires in the east coast area in spring, most of them were concentrated in the metropolitan area and Chungcheong area today.
This is because the high pressure in the northern part of the East Sea blew easterly winds, and on the contrary, the western area became hot and dry.
Tomorrow, while the country is mostly sunny, the highest daytime temperature in Seoul rises to 27 degrees, and hot and dry weather is expected to continue, so special attention is needed to prevent forest fires.
However, due to the influence of low pressure approaching from the West Sea the day after tomorrow, it is expected that it will rain in the central region and the Jeolla region, starting with Jeju Island from late afternoon the day after tomorrow.
Although there is great variability in the path of low pressure, the Korea Meteorological Administration predicted that this rain would rain a lot compared to spring.
[이병두 / 국립산림과학원 과장 : 비가 한 5mm 이상 오면 한나절이면 (산불방지)효과가 없어지거든요. 근데 30mm 이상 올 것으로 예상되기 때문에 그 효과는 2일에서 3일 이상은 지속될 것으로 보고 있습니다.]
With the rain the day after tomorrow, the wildfires that raged yesterday and today are expected to slow down for a while, but in April, dry and strong winds often blow, so special attention is needed as the risk of large-scale wildfires is high.
This is YTN Kim Min-kyung.
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As we approach the summer season, it is important to pay attention to the weather changes and potential dangers that come with it. Today’s forest fires serve as a reminder of the importance of fire safety and prevention measures. With the high temperature and dry weather continuing tomorrow, it is crucial to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. However, there is hope for relief as rain is forecasted for the day after tomorrow. We must continue to stay informed and prepared for any potential emergencies.