Heavy Rain Advisory Issued for 12 Cities and Counties in Jeonbuk Region

Heavy Rainfall: Buan 102.6mm, Namwon 78.1mm, Sunchang 64.1mm

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hong Jae-hee] Heavy rain overnight has led to the issuance of heavy rain warnings in 12 cities and counties across Jeonbuk Province.

According to Jeonbuk Province on the 29th, a heavy rain advisory was issued starting at 3 p.m. the previous day in Namwon and Sunchang, and from 6 a.m., heavy rain warnings have been in effect in most areas of the province.

Buan recorded 102.6 mm, Namwon 78.1 mm, and Sunchang 64.1 mm of rainfall, resulting in intense downpours. The Jeonju Meteorological Office forecasted an additional 50 mm of rain by the afternoon.

So far, there have been no casualties from this heavy rain. There has been one case of crop flooding over 10 hectares, and emergency measures at the site include four cases of road debris removal, two cases of drainage support, and four cases of safety measures such as clearing drains and manholes, totaling 11 reported incidents that have been addressed.

Additionally, all 44 trails in four parks including national and provincial parks have been closed, along with four riverside parking lots at risk of vehicle flooding. Surveillance and inspections have been intensified in areas prone to landslides and low-lying riverside zones where human damage is a concern.

Jeonbuk Province declared Emergency Level 1 at the Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters from 7 p.m. the previous day, maintaining a 24-hour emergency status together with cities and counties.

Kim Yang-won, Director of the Provincial Safety Office, stated, “We will thoroughly manage facility safety and conduct preemptive inspections in preparation for the heavy rain,” adding, “We will continuously monitor weather conditions and promptly respond by assessing damage situations in real time.”

He also urged, “Please familiarize yourself with the public action guidelines related to heavy rain warnings, check your surroundings for any damage, and if any damage is found, promptly report it to the city or county office or the town or township office.”

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