'Large tarpaulin in the dry sky? Why? Can the Gwangju KT-KIA match be held normally?
Aug 06, 2024
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Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 6th. About three hours before the start of the game, the home team KIA team appeared on the ground. It's time to warm up in the middle of the outfield and dugout and start training on the ground. However, the KIA team failed to get on the ground. This is because of a large tarpaulin opened by stadium officials.
As of 3:15 p.m., Gwangju has a 'heatwave warning' in place. It is a 'natural wet sauna' with a temperature of well over 30 degrees Celsius and high humidity added. Although there are clouds in the sky, it is a clear situation with a blue light.
The coming rain clouds caused it. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration's forecast, it is expected to rain in Gwangju from the start of the game. There is also a forecast that heavy rain will fall nearly 20mm per hour from 7 p.m. Considering that it usually rains earlier than forecast, the possibility of heavy rain just before the start of the game cannot be ruled out.
If a large amount of rain falls at the time of walking the tarpaulin and starting the game, we have no choice but to consider suspending and canceling rain without any means of doing anything. The appearance of a large tarpaulin can be interpreted as a preemptive measure to prevent this.
KIA, the leader, announced right-hander Kim Do-hyun to start on the day. KT's ace Ko Young-pyo is expected to start. However, it seems that they will have to wait and see if they actually take the mound.
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