Muju-gun Accelerates Recovery Efforts Following Hail Damage

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Go Dallyoung] Muju County is rushing to recover after hail damage occurred on the 6th.

According to Muju County on the 8th, all employees of the agricultural department are visiting affected farms to provide customized post-management guidance (such as pest control and fertilization) for damaged crops including apples, peppers, radishes, and cabbage. They also plan to expedite additional damage reports (at each eup/myeon administrative welfare center).

Damage reports will be accepted until the 16th (within 10 days of the disaster end date), with emergency restoration focused on until the 12th. They plan to secure agricultural disaster relief funds to concentrate on sowing and pest control. Damage to greenhouses will be supported through wind and flood insurance (for subscribers).

Hwang Inhong, the mayor of Muju County, stated, “The distress of farmers who suffered unexpected hail damage is great. We will make every effort to ensure swift damage surveys, on-site guidance, and restoration support to prevent delays from causing greater damage.”

Meanwhile, on the afternoon of the 6th between 3 PM and 5 PM, a shower accompanied by hail (0.5?1 cm) fell around the Deogyusan area of Muju County, causing damage over an area of 242.89 hectares. Damage was concentrated in Anseong-myeon, affecting peppers, apples, cabbage, and others (203.7 hectares).

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