Closure of 5 Yukgapmun Gates in Gwangjin-gu After 9 Years

As of 7:30 PM on the 3rd, 11 gates at 5 locations of Hangang Yukkapmun in Gwangjin-gu closed... Gate closure decided after 9 years, total 4 closures since 1999

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) closed all 11 gates of the 5 Yukgapmun sluices located in Gwangjin-gu at 7:30 PM on the 3rd due to the rising water level of the Han River caused by heavy rain in the central region including the metropolitan area and increased discharge from Paldang Dam.

Yukgapmun sluices are flood prevention facilities installed at entrances allowing cars or pedestrians to pass over the Han River. They prevent Han River water from entering inside the embankment through these entrances when the water level rises.

The closure of Yukgapmun sluices in Gwangjin-gu is decided when ▲ the instantaneous discharge from Paldang Dam exceeds 15,500 tons per second ▲ the water level of the Han River external water gauge at Jayang Pumping Station exceeds 12.6 meters ▲ and the instantaneous discharge from Paldang Dam exceeds 13,400 tons per second three hours before the sluice closure.

Since 1999, the Yukgapmun sluices have been closed four times: ▲ August 2, 1999 ▲ August 7, 2002 ▲ July 16, 2006 ▲ July 27, 2011. This closure marks the first in nine years.

Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “Due to continuous heavy rain over several days, flood damage incidents are occurring across the country. With rain forecasted until next week, we will prioritize the 'life and safety' of residents and take thorough measures to prevent any safety accidents.”

In Gwangjin-gu, there are 5 locations with 11 gates: ▲ Jayang Central Yukgapmun (2 gates) ▲ Jayang Yukgapmun (3 gates) ▲ Ttukseop Yukgapmun (2 gates) ▲ Noyu Yukgapmun (2 gates) ▲ Byeokcheon Yukgapmun (2 gates).

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