Typhoon 'Babi' Approaches, Yeosu City on Alert

Yeosu Coast Guard Issues 'Advisory' Level Warning Effective 9 AM on the 25th

Photo by Yeosu Coast Guard

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] As Typhoon No. 8 ‘Bavi’ approaches, Yeosu City and related agencies are making every effort to prepare for the typhoon.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Typhoon Bavi is expected to approach the waters southwest of Jeju Island at its strongest intensity in the early morning and morning of the 26th, with maximum wind speeds near the center reaching 45 m/s, classified as ‘very strong.’ The Yeosu area is expected to be affected from the afternoon of the 26th through the early morning of the 27th.

On the 25th at 11 a.m., Yeosu Mayor Kwon Oh-bong presided over a situation assessment meeting to prepare for the northward approach of Typhoon ‘Bavi.’ The city activated the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters and plans to promote safety guidelines to citizens through village broadcasts and send emergency disaster messages. In case of damage, all administrative resources will be mobilized according to the disaster response standard manual to carry out emergency restoration and urgent measures.

The Yeosu Coast Guard also upgraded the coastal safety accident risk forecast from the ‘interest’ stage issued on the 24th to the ‘advisory’ stage as of 9 a.m. on the 25th.

Upon issuance of the advisory, the Yeosu Coast Guard will strengthen safety management of sheltering vessels through patrols of ports and harbors to prepare for marine disaster accidents. In cooperation with local governments, the Yeosu Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office, and the Fishing Vessel Safety Operation Bureau, they will guide early evacuation of fishing vessels through weather information and warning broadcasts of hazardous areas.

A Yeosu Coast Guard official urged, “This typhoon is expected to cause damage due to very strong winds. Anglers and leisure activity participants should frequently check weather information and refrain from entering dangerous areas such as coastal breakwaters and rocky shores.” He also emphasized, “Fishermen should thoroughly inspect the condition of vessels and facilities in advance.”

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