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Updated: JUL 16, 2012

Monsoon Rain Floods Streets in Korean Peninsula

  Monsoon Rain Floods Streets in Korean Peninsula

Monsoon rains drenched most of the Korean Peninsula over the weekend flooding streets, delaying flights and disrupting traffic.
The Korea Meteorological Administration saidthe country's southern port city of Busan was the hardest hit by downpours Sundayseeing 225 millimeters of rain.
More than 12-thousand hectares of farmland in North Jeolla Province were inundated and 35 flights were cancelled out of Busan's Gimhae International Airport.
Forecasters say seasonal rains to return Monday evening in Korea's southern region.


Reporter : emilyfwang@arirang.co.kr

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