Heavy rain advisories have been issued in Seoul, Chungcheong and southern Gyeonggi provinces as the monsoon front moves north up the Korean Peninsula.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts over 30 millimeters of rain per hour accompanied by strong winds for Seoul and the central region Monday afternoon.

As showers continue, the central region could see from 50 to 250 millimeters of additional precipitation through Tuesday, while North Jeolla and North Gyeongsang provinces may see an additional 20 to 70 millimeters of rain.

Rain will slightly let up in the central region from Monday night, but heavy downpours will resume Tuesday afternoon.

The administration forecasts the seasonal precipitation to continue in central areas through Friday