Capital Region and Central Areas Upgrade Flood and Wind Disaster Risk Level to 'Severe' Due to Guerrilla Heavy Rain

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[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Saeng-hye] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) announced that, in anticipation of sudden heavy rain continuing in the Seoul metropolitan area and central regions, it has raised the flood and wind disaster crisis alert from 'Warning' to 'Severe' as of 6 p.m. on the 3rd.

'Severe' is the highest level among the flood and wind disaster crisis alerts, which escalate in the order of Attention-Warning-Severe. The CDSCH emergency response level has maintained the highest level, Level 3, since the previous afternoon.

The CDSCH explained, "The current heavy rain shows an unpredictable guerrilla pattern, and due to the weakened ground from previous rainfall, even a small amount of rain can cause significant damage. We have issued the 'Severe' crisis alert to share awareness of the dangerous situation with the public and to enable proactive prevention and evacuation."

Jin Young, Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and head of the CDSCH, requested, "All related ministries and local governments should activate response postures and emergency systems corresponding to the 'Severe' crisis alert level, and prepare in advance to ensure timely mobilization of personnel, equipment, and supplies to minimize casualties and property damage."

Minister Jin also emphasized, "Considering the recent weather conditions with strong and heavy rain falling temporarily, related organizations such as local governments should actively promote to the public to avoid unnecessary outings and outdoor work."

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