Typhoon Approaching, Landslide Warning Raised to 'Alert' Level

Typhoon Bavi Path.

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] As Typhoon ‘Bavi’ approaches, the landslide warning has been raised.

As of 7 p.m. on the 25th, the Korea Forest Service announced that it has elevated the landslide crisis alert to ‘caution’ for 14 cities and provinces nationwide, excluding Daegu, Ulsan, and Gyeongbuk.

Typhoon ‘Bavi’ is expected to move northward along the west coast from the 26th to the 27th, bringing heavy rain and causing damage due to strong winds in South Korea.

In response, the Korea Forest Service is taking measures to prevent casualties and property damage caused by landslides and other forest-related disasters.

First, preparations are being made for damage to mountain solar power facilities and roadside trees, and access to natural recreation forests and arboretums will be restricted from the 26th to the 27th while South Korea is under the typhoon’s influence.

Additionally, before the typhoon’s arrival, local governments, regional forest services, and related agencies will conduct pre-inspections of vulnerable landslide areas and other regions at risk of damage. They will also implement measures to prevent secondary damage, such as covering with plastic sheets and maintaining drainage channels in areas affected by the monsoon rains.

Park Jong-ho, head of the Korea Forest Service, stated, “As Typhoon ‘Bavi’ moves northward along the west coast, damage from strong winds is expected. The Korea Forest Service will work closely with related agencies to carry out preventive activities in advance and ensure prompt response in emergencies to minimize forest damage.”

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