Gwangju Seo-gu Goes All Out to Combat Heatwave with Water Sprinkler Truck Operations

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Seo Dae-seok) is making every effort to respond to the heatwave by reducing the urban heat island effect through water spraying in urban areas using water trucks following the recent issuance of a heatwave advisory.

Seo-gu announced on the 20th that it operates four large water trucks more than three times a day on 79.4 km across 20 routes on four major roads, focusing on densely populated areas such as Chipyeong-dong and Pungam-dong within the district.

The water trucks have been operating since the 9th and will continue until September 30th. Their operation will be flexibly adjusted based on weather conditions such as the issuance of heatwave watches and warnings during the operation period.

A Seo-gu official said, "In addition to operating water trucks, we are running 80 shade shelters and plan to install three additional smart shade shelters to prepare for the heatwave. We will work closely with organizations such as the local autonomous disaster prevention group to visit vulnerable groups within the district and thoroughly prevent damage to residents caused by the heatwave."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho sdhs6751@asiae.co.kr

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