Heaviest November rain in 101 years drenches Jeju

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Heaviest November rain in 101 years drenches Jeju

Published: 02 Nov. 2024, 12:05 Updated: 03 Nov. 2024, 14:31

An observation point at Jeju's Mount Songak is drenched by heavy rain on Nov. 1. [YONHAP]

Over 300 millimeters of rain have pummeled the southern island of Jeju over two days this week, marking the region's heaviest November downpour in 101 years.

According to the Jeju branch of the Korea Meteorological Administration on Saturday, rain ranging from 150 millimeters to 347 millimeters drenched Jeju from Friday to early Saturday morning, including 333 millimeters in the northern mountainous regions.

A stream in Jeju on Nov. 1, amid heavy rain. [YONHAP]

On Friday alone, the island's northern regions received 238.4 millimeters of rain, marking the heaviest daily rainfall for November since 1923, when weather observations first began in the area. The previous November daily record was 102 millimeters, set in 2011.

Heavy rains have toppled trees and flooded roads and buildings in Jeju, with 19 rain-related damage reports filed as of Friday night.

Authorities also prohibited access to Mount Halla due to heavy rain the previous day, but the restriction was partly lifted on Saturday morning.

The weather agency said that some parts of Jeju may experience rain continuing into late Saturday.