Typhoon Maysak reaches S. Korea's mainland to travel north via Busan and Gangneung
- 4 years ago
태풍 마이삭 내륙 지나 강릉 부근으로 북상 예상
We begin with the latest on Typhoon (My-sack)Maysak.
The typhoon has made landfall on South Korea's mainland.
It arrived a few hours ago, and it's been causing chaos as it travels north.
We go live to our Kim Do-yeon, who's standing by in Gangneung, Gangwon-do Province, which is in the storm's path.
Do-yeon, how is it looking there?
Mok-yeon, I'm at Jumunjin Port, in the city of Gangneung on the east coast of the peninsula.
The eye of the typhoon is to the east of this city... and as a result, we're feeling strong winds that are shaking cars and rock tightly tied to boats at the port.
The central pressure of the typhoon is currently at 960 hPa (HectoPascals) with a maximum wind speed of 140 kilometers an hour.
The city has already seen heavy downpours and expects up to 250 millimeters more rain as a direct result of the typhoon.
Due to the rain, the National Forest Service issued the highest nationwide landslide as of 5 PM yesterday.
The typhoon is expected to pass into North Korea's Hamgyongbuk-do Province before dissipating.
Do-yeon, how are the city's residents preparing for any possible damages?
Mok-yeon, the worst of the typhoon is expected in the next hour, and this could be one of the worst the city has seen.
As a result, many residents have been feeling restless.
Some of fishermen slept on their ships to keep watch.
There are around 230 fishing ships at this port that have been restricted from sailing since 6 AM yesterday.
In addition, the coast guard has also conducted safety examinations.
Anyone who refuses to evacuate their boats will face a fine of around 1,800 U.S. dollars.
The city's Mayor has also called for relevant departments to be well-prepared, saying he will hold them responsible for any damage that could've been prevented.
That's all I have for you at this hour.
Back to you, Mok-yeon.
We begin with the latest on Typhoon (My-sack)Maysak.
The typhoon has made landfall on South Korea's mainland.
It arrived a few hours ago, and it's been causing chaos as it travels north.
We go live to our Kim Do-yeon, who's standing by in Gangneung, Gangwon-do Province, which is in the storm's path.
Do-yeon, how is it looking there?
Mok-yeon, I'm at Jumunjin Port, in the city of Gangneung on the east coast of the peninsula.
The eye of the typhoon is to the east of this city... and as a result, we're feeling strong winds that are shaking cars and rock tightly tied to boats at the port.
The central pressure of the typhoon is currently at 960 hPa (HectoPascals) with a maximum wind speed of 140 kilometers an hour.
The city has already seen heavy downpours and expects up to 250 millimeters more rain as a direct result of the typhoon.
Due to the rain, the National Forest Service issued the highest nationwide landslide as of 5 PM yesterday.
The typhoon is expected to pass into North Korea's Hamgyongbuk-do Province before dissipating.
Do-yeon, how are the city's residents preparing for any possible damages?
Mok-yeon, the worst of the typhoon is expected in the next hour, and this could be one of the worst the city has seen.
As a result, many residents have been feeling restless.
Some of fishermen slept on their ships to keep watch.
There are around 230 fishing ships at this port that have been restricted from sailing since 6 AM yesterday.
In addition, the coast guard has also conducted safety examinations.
Anyone who refuses to evacuate their boats will face a fine of around 1,800 U.S. dollars.
The city's Mayor has also called for relevant departments to be well-prepared, saying he will hold them responsible for any damage that could've been prevented.
That's all I have for you at this hour.
Back to you, Mok-yeon.