Gyeongnam Province Holds Meeting on Flood Damage Relief for Residents Affected by August 2020 Dam Downstream Floods

Residents of 4 Cities and Counties in the Province Affected by Last Year's Floods
Plan to Apply for Mediation with the Central Environmental Dispute Mediation Committee

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongsangnam-do held a meeting on the 6th at the Western Government Complex auditorium conference room to discuss relief for residents affected by flood damage caused by dam discharge last August.

The meeting was held to share the progress of flood damage investigations currently underway in each city and county, and to prepare response measures that local governments and residents can take through consulting on the Environmental Dispute Mediation System.

The areas affected by flood damage due to dam discharge last August include four cities and counties within the province: Jinju, Sacheon, Hadong, and Hapcheon.

Currently, the Ministry of Environment commissioned a "Dam Downstream Flood Damage Investigation Service" in January to conduct a clear cause analysis of flood damage caused by dam discharge. The interim results are expected by the end of May, with the service scheduled for completion in June.

In connection with this, residents in the affected areas are conducting damage investigations through loss assessments.

In cities and counties where investigations have been completed, this meeting was organized to enable more substantial and prompt responses when applying for mediation with the Central Environmental Dispute Mediation Committee, based on consulting with local environmental dispute mediation committee examiners and experts.

Additionally, explanations were provided regarding the supporting documents required when submitting mediation applications to the Central Environmental Dispute Mediation Committee and precautions during submission, along with consulting on questions residents might have.

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