Ministry of the Interior and Safety Initiates Level 1 Emergency Duty for Typhoon Chanthu... Crisis Alert Raised to 'Caution'

Crisis Alert Raised from Attention to Caution
Direct Typhoon Impact on Jeju and Southern Regions
Advisory for Typhoon Preparedness at Traditional Markets and Highways

Minister of the Interior and Safety Jeon Hae-cheol is presiding over an emergency video conference with officials from 20 central government ministries and 17 metropolitan cities and provinces, as well as related agencies, on the 15th at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters situation room in the Government Sejong 2 Complex, preparing for the northward approach of Typhoon No. 14 'Chantu'.

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Ministry of the Interior and Safety activated Emergency Response Level 1 of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters on the 15th in preparation for Typhoon No. 14 'Chantu' and raised the crisis alert level from 'Interest' to 'Caution.'

On the same day, the Ministry held an emergency situation assessment video meeting chaired by Minister Jeon Hae-cheol, who also serves as the 2nd Deputy Head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, ordering special measures for Jeju Island and the southern regions directly affected by the typhoon.

In areas at risk of landslides, flooding, and collapses due to heavy rain, pre-inspections and monitoring were to be strengthened, and evacuation recommendations and orders for residents were to be actively implemented if warning signs appeared in low-lying coastal areas. Fishing villages were instructed to firmly secure fishing boats and vessels or bring them ashore to prevent damage from strong winds.

With the Chuseok holiday approaching and the main wave of homecoming travelers beginning, traditional markets were to be thoroughly prepared to prevent flood damage, and major highways nationwide were to establish traffic safety measures.

Deputy Head Jeon Hae-cheol said, "Please ensure thorough preparation and response so that citizens can enjoy the holiday without major damage," and urged, "Citizens should also refrain from traveling as much as possible considering COVID-19 prevention and typhoon weather conditions, and if travel is unavoidable, pay close attention to weather forecasts and exercise caution."

As of 3 a.m. on the day, Typhoon Chantu was moving east-southeast at 8 km/h about 360 km south-southwest of Seogwipo. The central pressure was 975 hPa, the radius of strong winds was 280 km, and the maximum wind speed near the center was a strong level of 35 m/s.

On the 16th and 17th, when Typhoon Chantu is expected to directly affect the area, Jeju Island and the southern coastal regions are forecast to receive heavy rain of 50 to 80 mm per hour. The typhoon is expected to pass near the southern sea area of Jeju on the 17th.

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