Suncheon City Council Rural Special Committee Holds Emergency Meeting to Prepare Natural Disaster Countermeasures

Inspection of Heavy Rain Damage and Recovery Status

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] The Jeonnam Suncheon City Council's "Special Committee on Rural Development Measures (Chairman Jang Sook-hee, hereinafter referred to as the Rural Special Committee)" announced on the 14th that it held a meeting the day before to prepare measures for the prevention of natural disasters in rural areas during the summer season.

On the 6th, heavy rain fell, triggering heavy rain and landslide warnings in Suncheon City, causing damage in rural areas such as embankment washouts and flooding of farmland. In response, the Rural Special Committee held an emergency meeting to assess the damage situation by region and check the status of recovery efforts.

In particular, regarding the areas affected by the heavy rain, the committee urged the relevant departments to promptly restore the damage and prepare measures to prevent recurrence. They also agreed on the need for pesticide support to prevent secondary damage such as the spread of pests and diseases following the heavy rain.

Chairman Jang Sook-hee stated, "Due to recent climate change, unexpected natural disasters such as heavy rain and strong winds are occurring frequently," adding, "We will strive to restore damaged facilities for the safety and disaster prevention of rural areas and prepare practical measures, including exploring budget support plans for rural areas."

Meanwhile, the City Council's Rural Special Committee is composed of a total of nine members, including Chairman Jang Sook-hee, Vice Chairman Choi Byung-bae, and councilors Kang Hyung-gu, Park Gye-su, Oh Haeng-sook, Yoo Young-gap, Lee Myung-ok, Oh Kwang-mook, and Kim Young-jin, and is scheduled to operate until June next year.

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