Yeonggwang-gun Holds Comprehensive Measures Report Meeting to Prevent Crop Drought Damage

[Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong] Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do recently held a comprehensive countermeasure briefing session chaired by Acting County Governor Kim Jang-o, attended by heads of related departments, to prevent drought damage to crops due to prolonged spring drought, the county announced on the 2nd.

This year (January to May), the county's cumulative rainfall was 155mm, about 55% of the average 280mm, raising concerns that continued drought could cause damage to crops.

At this briefing, key issues such as the current status of crop growth, reservoir water storage, management of drought-prone areas, inspection of Hanhae equipment, and river maintenance were reviewed, and plans for securing water resources to minimize drought damage to crops were discussed.

Additionally, until the drought is alleviated, a drought countermeasure situation room is being operated, securing agricultural water through riverbed excavation and separate channel creation within major rivers, maintaining pumping stations and wells, and providing Hanhae preventive equipment if necessary, with full efforts to prevent drought damage.

A county official said, “We ask related departments to maintain close cooperation and do their best in water management to ensure smooth supply of agricultural water,” and added, “Please conduct frequent inspections of areas expected to suffer drought damage and respond promptly and actively to farmers’ difficulties for proactive measures.”

Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong leejs7879@asiae.co.kr

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