Heavy rain and strong winds set to batter S. Korea through Wed.

Heavy rain, accompanied by fierce gusts, was projected to sweep across South Korea for the next two days, the state weather agency said Tuesday. Accumulated rainfall is anticipated to reach between 5 and 80 millimeters for central regions and the southern provinces of Jeolla and Gyeongsang from Tuesday through Wednesday. The greater Seoul region could see drenching rains of up to 120 mm over the period, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The KMA said wind gusts could exceed 70