지속되는 폭우로 서울 주요도로 여전히 통제<br /><br />As we continue to see this unusually prolonged period of wet weather in South Korea, major expressways were bumper to bumper this morning due to the heavy rainfall.<br />Our Choi Won-jong has been at the Han River Flood Control Office in Seoul for the past several hours monitoring the situation.<br />Another day, another morning of rain-triggered traffic chaos in Seoul....<br />Good afternoon, Mark. We've been witness to a very hectic morning here at the Han River Flood Control Office, as Seoul has been seeing heavy rainfall yet again.<br />However, looking outside the window here, we only see light showers right now.<br />As you pointed out, there was some major traffic congestion earlier in the day, but this has eased as you would expect since most people are at work now.<br />That said, some major expressways are still partially closed.<br />Due to the heavy rain earlier, as of 10:30 AM, Korea time, the water level of the Han River is now above eight meters.<br />That's the highest it has been so far today.<br />Shifting gears somewhat, landslide warnings have been issued in many districts in the capital, including the Jungnang, Gangbuk, Nowon, Dobong, and Seongdong-gu districts.<br />For safety reasons, the government has urged residents to evacuate to a safe area in case of an emergency.<br />That's all I have for you now, and I'll have more for you in later newscasts.<br />Back to you, Mark.<br />
