Yoo Gi-sang, Gochang County Governor, Conducts On-site Inspection of Habitual Flooding Areas in Summer

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk announced on the 19th that County Governor Yu Gisang visited four habitual flooding areas including the Mujang-myeon roundabout and inspected heatwave shelters on the 18th in preparation for the monsoon and typhoon, following his visit to the heavy rain damage areas from the 6th to the 10th.

Governor Yu visited the Mujang-myeon roundabout, Seoksu reservoir, habitual flooding areas on the Asan-myeon road, and the road slopes in Gochang-eup, which are frequently flooded due to concentrated summer heavy rains, and urged thorough management as these areas have posed significant risks to residents' property and lives every year.

He also visited heatwave shelters to prepare for the summer heat, checking air conditioning units and directly listening to residents' requests, continuing on-site administrative communication.

Especially during his visit to the Mujang-myeon roundabout, he stated, “The main access road to Cheongboribat, a representative tourist site of Gochang, is habitually flooded during heavy rains, which can cause great damage and inconvenience to residents and visitors,” and instructed, “We must find and resolve the fundamental causes.”

He added, “We will inspect various facilities and establish permanent measures to prevent various accidents such as major road flooding and embankment collapse.”

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