K-water Increases Discharge from Imha and Andong Dams... Heavy Rain Advisory for Parts of Gyeongbuk

Panoramic view of Imha Dam.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] Korea Water Resources Corporation Andong Branch announced that from 2 p.m. on the 7th, the discharge of water from Imha Dam has been increased from 300 tons per second to 500 tons per second.

In the case of Andong Dam, the discharge was increased from 400 tons to 600 tons starting at 12:30 a.m. on the same day. The discharge from Andong Dam's sluice gates is the first time in 17 years since Typhoon Maemi in 2003. Imha Dam previously opened its sluice gates in 2012 due to the impact of Typhoon Sanba.

As of 1 p.m. on the same day, the water level of Andong Dam was 157.34m, approaching the flood season limit of 160m. The water level of Imha Dam also reached 159.34m, close to the limit of 161.7m.

In this regard, Andong City sent text messages to residents, advising them to be cautious for safety by moving vehicles from low-lying areas and riverbanks at risk of flooding.

A representative from the Korea Water Resources Corporation Andong Branch stated, "Since more rain is expected, we are increasing the discharge from Imha Dam," adding, "The discharge from Andong Dam will be maintained at the current level, but if heavy rain occurs, it can be increased up to a maximum of 1,000 tons."

Meanwhile, the Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heavy rain advisory for Gumi and Gunwi and a heavy rain warning for Daegu at 1:40 p.m. on the same day. A heavy rain warning is issued when rainfall is expected to exceed 90mm in 3 hours or 180mm in 12 hours, and a heavy rain advisory is issued when rainfall is expected to exceed 60mm in 3 hours or 110mm in 12 hours.

Andong Dam discharge scene.

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