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Preparing for the monsoon

Firefighters and weather officials are preparing for a late-starting rainy season that could bring intense downpours and localized flooding this weekend.

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Firefighters inspect motor pumps and other equipment at the Suwon Nambu Fire Station in Gwonseon District, Gyeonggi, on July 2 as they prepare for flooding and other accidents during the monsoon season.

Firefighters inspect motor pumps and other emergency equipment at Suwon Nambu Fire Station in Gwonseon District, Gyeonggi, on July 2 as they prepare for flooding and other monsoon-related emergencies. Korea's rainy season, which is delayed compared to its usual start in late June, is forecast to begin in the southern regions this weekend before expanding northward. The Korea Meteorological Administration has warned that the late start could bring more concentrated downpours and a higher risk of localized flooding. [YONHAP]

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