Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to Inspect Nationwide Irrigation Facilities by the 18th... "Preparing for the Monsoon"

Construction scene of a reservoir in Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do. (Photo by Damyang-gun)

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 10th that it will inspect hydraulic facilities such as reservoirs and drainage stations nationwide by the 18th to prevent safety accidents caused by heavy summer rains.

At the end of last month, safety inspections were completed for about 17,000 reservoirs and 1,282 drainage stations nationwide. Reservoirs with relatively aging facilities and all drainage stations will be re-inspected this month. Reservoirs requiring repair and reinforcement will be re-inspected this month to take emergency measures before the rainy season. The Korea Rural Community Corporation, a specialized reservoir management institution, will support the manpower and equipment needed for reservoir inspections under the jurisdiction of local governments.

Drainage stations will be checked immediately to ensure there are no issues with operation, and managers will be confirmed to be assigned; if any abnormalities occur, parts will be replaced. Drainage channels will also be maintained to ensure smooth drainage of farmland during heavy rains. Areas with relatively high risk, such as paddy fields and other crop cultivation areas, dense facility greenhouse areas, boundary zones managed by construction and city/county offices, and small-scale drainage channels, will be intensively maintained.

An official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said, "We will make every effort to minimize damage from heavy rains by inspecting hydraulic facilities and taking preventive measures before the start of the summer heavy rains."

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