잠수교 수위 7m 수준 유지…나흘째 통행금지<br /><br />Our top story this lunchtime.<br />Heavy downpours have been drenching many parts of South Korea over the last few days and more rain is expected today in Seoul and other parts of the central region.<br />Our Kim Sung-min is live from Jamsu bridge, a low-level bridge which is considered a barometer for heavy downpours in Seoul.<br />Sung-min, how are things looking out there?<br />Mark, we've been seeing on-and-off showers this morning and more rain is expected throughout the day.<br />Jamsu Bridge, which I'm standing in front of, is still completely submerged as the water level of the Han River is now seven meters higher than usual.<br />This is slightly higher compared to yesterday, and the previously visible car park is under the floodwater once again.<br />Because Paldang dam continues to release an enormous amount of backed up water, the level has not gone down below 6-point-2 meters, which is the threshold for the use of the bridge.<br />As of today, the bridge has been closed for four days in a row.<br />Some other major roads including the Olympic highway and Gangbyeon and Dongbu expressways are still open.<br />However, they too could be closed should the water level rise again, so be sure to check for traffic updates.<br />The capital region will continue to see heavy showers of up to 50 to 100 millimeters per hour, accompanied by thunder and lightning throughout the day.<br />Heavy rain alerts have currently been issued in the central region and some parts of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province.<br />Chungcheongbuk-do Province also saw a huge amount of rain overnight, resulting in landslides and submerging houses.<br />Several parts of the country including Gangwon-do and Chungcheong-do Province are under landslide warnings so people should refrain from going outdoors and should take extra caution in mountainous areas.<br />I'll be back with more updates later.<br />Back to you Mark.<br />
