Cloudy skies and rains are forecast for the nation on Monday, with heavy rains expected for the capital region and southern coastal areas on Tuesday.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, 20 to 80 millimeters of rain is expected for the central and southern regions until Tuesday, with heavy downpours of over 100 millimeters likely to hit northern Gyeonggi, the northern parts of western Gangwon Province, southern coastal areas and Mount Jiri.

Jeolla Province and Jeju Island are expected to see ten to 60 millimeters, while the mountainous areas of Jeju are likely to have more than 80 millimeters.

Torrential rains of 30 millimeters per hour are expected to pound the southern coastal areas and Mount Jiri between Tuesday morning and afternoon before hitting the capital region and the western parts of Gangwon Province between Tuesday afternoon and night.

The rain will be accompanied by thunder, lighting and strong winds in some regions.

Afternoon highs are expected to reach 23 to 32 degrees Celsius on Monday, similar to or slightly lower than Sunday.