South Korea braces for Typhoon Bavi as the strong storm approaches Seoul

South Korean authorities have placed several provinces in country on high alert as Typhoon Bavi reached Mokpo, South Jeolla at 6:00 pm (local time) on August 26 after raging havoc on resort island of Jeju and or sourn regions.

typhoon is expected to move towards capital city of Seoul and reach re by morning of August 27. According to Korean Herald, typhoon will make landfall in Seoul by 5:00 am before moving rth towards Hwanghae Province in rth Korea. 

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Most powerful storm

As per reports, Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA) has classified Typhoon Bavi as strong and has advised people to stay indoors as flights and ferry in country remained suspended. Typhoon Bavi is eighth of this season and is being considered one of most powerful storms country has seen so far in 2020.

state wear ncy has reportedly forecasted storm to break record set by Typhoon Maemi in 2003. Typhoon Bavi is currently moving at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour with maximum wind speed of 43 meters per second. 

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According to reports, KMA has projected heavy rainfalls in most parts of country until August 28 to a level rising as high as 250 mm. Media reports suggest that commuting in country has been majorly impacted as train services also disrupted after suspension of flights and ferries.

Trekking and camping sites are reported to have been restricted in country with people asked to avoid national parks due to rising water levels. Ministry of Environment is controlling water release volume in dams to prevent flooding, as reported. 

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South Korean government has set up camps to accommodate affected people and schools in Jeju and South Jeolla province have been shut as precautionary measures. KMA has urged people to prepare for worst as strong winds can affect power facilities, construction sites, and outdoor screening centers. 

(Im Credit: AP)

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