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This weekend, rain will fall in many parts of the country with cloudy skies, and there will be a heatwave in the southern regions with temperatures reaching up to 33 degrees Celsius. On the 15th, the Korea Meteorological Administration predicted that a low-pressure system will move eastward, bringing rain to the western and southern parts of the country. The rain will begin in the western coastal areas in the morning and spread to the metropolitan area, Gangwon-do, and the southern regions in the afternoon. The expected rainfall for the next 24 hours is 10-40 mm in the metropolitan area, 10-50 mm in Gangwon-do, and 20-60 mm in the southern regions. The temperature forecast for the weekend is as follows: on Saturday, the high temperature will range from 22-27 degrees Celsius in the northern regions, 28-30 degrees Celsius in the central regions, and 30-33 degrees Celsius in the southern regions. On Sunday, the high temperature will range from 23-27 degrees Celsius in the northern regions, 27-29 degrees Celsius in the central regions, and 29-32 degrees Celsius in the southern regions. The Meteorological Administration warned that the heatwave in the southern regions will be severe, with temperatures reaching up to 33 degrees Celsius. The ultraviolet (UV) index is expected to be high in the southern regions, with a maximum UV index of 8-10. The Meteorological Administration advised people to take precautions against the heatwave and UV radiation, such as staying hydrated and wearing sunscreen.

·hani.co.kr

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