Jeju Coast Guard Fully Prepared for Typhoon No. 8 'Bavi'

Typhoon of 'Strong' Intensity Moving Northward at 3 km/h

Jeju Regional Coast Guard Headquarters

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The Jeju Regional Maritime Police Agency (Chief Kim Seongjong) has entered an emergency duty system since 9 a.m. on the 25th as Typhoon No. 8 "Bavi" is approaching, putting all efforts into typhoon preparedness.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration's announcement at 4 a.m. on the 25th, Typhoon No. 8 "Bavi" is moving northward at a speed of 3 km per hour with a central pressure of 965 hPa, maximum wind speed of 37 m/s, a strong wind radius of 330 km, and intensity classified as "strong," located about 530 km south of Seogwipo.

The Jeju Maritime Police upgraded the coastal safety accident risk forecast from the "interest" stage to the "advisory" stage on the 24th, strengthened patrols of moored vessels, ports, harbors, and coastal areas, and is focusing on damage prevention, thereby enhancing typhoon preparedness.

Additionally, the Jeju Maritime Police dispatched large patrol vessels to proactively guide fishing boats operating in the Korea-Japan intermediate waters and Jeju waters to take shelter, while also ensuring thorough responses to surrounding passing vessels to navigate safely.

Chief Kim Seongjong urged, "Since the intensity of Typhoon No. 8 Bavi is expected to cause significant damage to Jeju Island, it is necessary to frequently check weather information and for the public to strictly follow safety rules to minimize damage, requiring special caution."

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