Seoul, Aug 10 (TIWN) Typhoon Jangmi, the season's first, made landfall in South Korea on Monday, keeping the country on alert over possible damages following the deadly downpours that recently battered its central region.

It is expected to bring more than 40 millimeters of rain per hour, accompanied by strong winds, to nearby regions before exiting through Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, at around 6 p.m.  Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun directed authorities to make the utmost effort to ensure the safety of people in vulnerable areas, during an emergency response meeting.  “This typhoon, although a relatively small one, worries many because it arrives on the heels of massive damage from days of heavy rainfall,” he said.