South Korea raised its typhoon-alert to its highest level on Monday as approaching Typhoon Hinnamnor forced flight cancellations, the suspension of some business operations and the closure of schools.
Heavy rain and strong wind pounded the south of the country as the typhoon approached from the south at a speed of 33 km per hour . Hinnamnor is expected to make landfall southwest of the port city of Busan early on Tuesday, after reaching the holiday island of Jeju on Monday.
President Yoon Suk-yeol said he would be on emergency standby, a day after ordering authorities to do their best to minimise damage from the typhoon."Very strong winds and heavy rains are expected across the country through to Tuesday due to the typhoon, with very high waves expected in the coastal region along with storm and tsunami," the Korea Meteorological Administration said.
South Korea classifies typhoons in four categories – normal, strong, very strong, super strong. "Very strong" typhoons like Hinnamnor have wind speeds of up to 53 metres per second.High wave hits a port caused by typhoon Hinnamnor on Jeju island, South Korea, September 4, 2022.
Busan city and neighbouring areas have received rain throughout the weekend, with more forecast across the country for Monday and Tuesday. No casualties have been reported though more than 100 people have been evacuated and some facilities have been damaged by floods.
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