Heavy Rain in Haenam, Jeonnam Causes Widespread Flooding Damage to Houses and Farmland

Road Closures in Samsan-myeon and Hyonsan-myeon with Damage Reported in Multiple Areas

Over 40 Displaced Residents Due to House Flooding

Farmland in Hwasan-myeon, Haenam-gun is flooded due to heavy rain. / ⓒ Asia Economy

[Haenam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do, has experienced continuous heavy rainfall since the 5th, with an average of 213mm (maximum 390mm in Bukil-myeon) and a peak hourly rainfall of 110mm, causing damage such as flooding of farmland in Hwasan-myeon and Hyonsan-myeon.

According to Haenam-gun, about 40 disaster victims have been displaced due to house flooding in Haenam-eup, Hyonsan-myeon, and Bukpyeong-myeon, and have evacuated to village halls and other locations. As the rainfall continues into the afternoon, rapid evacuation and damage support are being provided to residents according to the situation in each eup and myeon.

The county currently estimates that 3,529 hectares of farmland have been flooded, and roads and houses in Haenam-eup, Samsan-myeon, and Hyonsan-myeon have been submerged, causing road closures in various areas and resulting in damage.

County Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan stated, “We ask the residents to refrain from excessive farming activities and to pay close attention to typhoon-related weather updates provided through broadcasts or disaster text messages to prevent any damage.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun kh0424@asiae.co.kr

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