Typhoon Shanshan brings heavy rain, strong wind to Jeju

Typhoon Shanshan, approaching from near southern Japan, brought heavy rain and strong wind to the southern island of Jeju on Wednesday, with the state weather agency warning of downpours of up to 30 mm per hour and wind of up to 25 meters per second. The Jeju Regional Meteorological Administration had issued a strong wind advisory across the entire island as of 1 p.m., advising residents to take precautions to ensure that signs and greenhouses are not damaged from strong winds. The local weather agency said strong winds with a maximum wind speed of 20 to 25 meters per second and heavy rain of up to 30 mm per hour could hit the island, particularly mountainous areas. It had been raining sporadically in many parts of the island since a heavy rain alert was issued early Wednesday, with areas near Mount Halla receiving 154.5 millimeters of rain from midnight to 2 p.m. The interior ministry called for measures to protect tourists in the coastal areas or residents living in low-lying regions and ordered safety checks on fishing ports, tower cranes and other infrastructure in order to minimize damage. Source: Yonhap News Agency