Seoul: Heavy rain and strong winds lashed Jeju Island on Thursday, disrupting flights to and from the southern resort island.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the Korea Airports Corp. reported that 82 domestic flights, comprising 42 departures and 40 arrivals, along with six international flights, including three departures and three arrivals, were canceled as of 9 a.m. due to wind shear and strong wind warnings at Jeju International Airport.

In addition to the canceled flights, 23 domestic flights, consisting of seven departures and 16 arrivals, faced delays. The corporation also noted that two other flights, originating from Seoul and Shanghai, China, respectively, were unable to land on the island and had to return to their points of origin.

As of 9 a.m., all passenger ferries operating between Jeju's main island and nearby islands, such as U Island, Gapa Island, and Mara Island, were suspended. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that rain would persist across the country from Thursday morning to Friday morning. Jeju and the southern coastal regions are expected to experience heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and gusts of wind.

The expected precipitation levels are estimated to be between 20 to 60 millimeters for the Seoul metropolitan area, 30 to 80 mm for Daejeon and the central regions, 50 to 100 mm for the southern coastal regions, and 30 to 150 mm for Jeju, as stated by the agency.