North korea: North Korea on Tuesday urged senior officials and citizens to make thorough preparations for heavy monsoon rains expected to hit the country this week.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the Rodong Sinmun, North Korea's most widely read newspaper, called for "maximum vigilance" against the rain to minimize potential damage. The newspaper emphasized the importance of being prepared, highlighting the forecast of up to 200 millimeters of rainfall expected from later in the day through Wednesday.

The Rodong Sinmun stressed the need for comprehensive safety measures to prevent any damage from the impending rains. It cautioned that a "comfortable and slack" attitude among officials, coupled with an "opportunistic work ethic," could hinder effective disaster response. The newspaper advocated for "proactive measures" to safeguard lives and property.

The report also detailed ongoing flood-prevention construction efforts in various parts of the country. These include dredging riverbeds and building riverbanks to mitigate the effects of the heavy rains. North Korean state media have recently intensified their campaign to promote flood prevention measures as part of their response to the annual rainy season.