Dobong-gu, Full Preparedness for Typhoon No. 8 'Bavi' Approaching North

Pre-Inspection and Preparedness for Construction Site Tower Crane, Protruding Signboard Falls, and Street Tree Toppling

Dobong-gu Mayor Lee Dong-jin is inspecting construction sites in preparation for the heavy rain on the 3rd.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dobong-gu (Mayor Lee Dong-jin) has put all efforts into preemptive measures against wind and flood damage and has entered an emergency response system as Typhoon No. 8 'Bavi' approaches.

Due to the heavy rain during the monsoon season continuing since July 31, Dobong-gu recorded 130% more rainfall (731mm) compared to the Seoul city average, but thanks to prompt activation of preemptive measures and emergency response systems, no casualties or property damage occurred.

This typhoon is expected to make its closest approach to the Seoul area on the morning of August 27, with a central pressure of 945hPa and maximum wind speeds of 45m/s. Damage is expected more from strong winds than from rain. The expected rainfall is 30 to 100mm.

Accordingly, the district is thoroughly conducting pre-inspections and preparations against anticipated strong wind damage similar to Typhoon 'Bolaven' in 2012 and 'Lingling' which struck the metropolitan area in 2019, including tower cranes at construction sites, falling protruding signs, uprooted street trees, detachment of building exterior materials, wall collapses, and power outages.

Mayor Lee Dong-jin of Dobong-gu urged, "To prevent casualties and property damage from Typhoon No. 8 'Bavi,' residents themselves should refrain from going out, familiarize themselves with typhoon preparedness guidelines, watch disaster broadcasts, and be careful so that not a single casualty occurs."

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