SEOUL: Thousands of South Koreans have evacuated as Typhoon Hinnamnor made landfall in the country’s south , authorities stated on Tuesday (Sep 6), with weighty rain and strong winds expected to continue throughout the day.
The typhoon, travelling north at about 52kmh, left the Korean peninsula at about seven. 10am through waters off the southeastern associated with Ulsan after getting on the coastal associated with Geoje, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.
It is expected to mind northeast and complete about 400km southwest of Sapporo, The japanese, about midnight on Tuesday, the company said.
Chief executive Yoon Suk-yeol convened response meetings and urged officials to consider precautions until the typhoon is completely gone, their spokesperson said.
“Heavy rains, strong winds and a surprise surge are expected until Tuesday, ” the elements agency said, warning against “very” high waves in the coastal areas.