So how fast is Typhoon Soulik?
Its strongest wind speed is supposedly over 40 meters per second.
And our Han Soo-ah tells us how strong that might feel.
As well as heavy rain, Typhoon Soulik is bringing strong winds to South Korea, with the strongest windspeeds hitting 43 meters per second.
Wind speeds of 10 meters per second make it hard to hold an umbrella. It becomes difficult to walk along the road when winds reach 20 meters per second. Females can be even be pushed back by the wind. As the wind speed reaches 40 meters per second, it becomes difficult to walk and breathe properly even for a sturdy man.
Driving is also dangerous in these conditions. If a car travels at 70 kilometers per hour, no matter how fast the wiper works, the front of the vehicle is not visible. During typhoons, it is safer to move cars to the nearest parking lot or resting place by using the emergency lights.
If a subway station starts to flood, it is best to evacuate quickly, but if there's more than 50 centimeters of water outside, then water will pour down the stairs at the subway's entrance, which makes it difficult to walk.
In areas affected by the typhoon, it is most important to stay in a safe place and inspect vulnerable facilities that are susceptible to heavy winds.
Han Soo-ah, Arirang News.
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