Gangjin-gun, All-Out Effort to Secure Agricultural Water Supply Against Drought

Support of 428 Million KRW for Pumping Stations and Well Repairs

[Gangjin=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do, conducted an on-site inspection of agricultural water management on the 3rd to establish measures for stable water supply during the farming season.

As of the 2nd, the rainfall was 243.7mm, which is 56.7% lower compared to last year, and the average reservoir water level of 131 reservoirs in Gangjin-gun is also low at 58.8%.

If the drought continues during the full-scale farming season at the beginning of this month, there are concerns about a decrease in harvest due to delayed transplanting and poor growth of field crops.

On this day, Deputy Governor Yu Mi-ja inspected the progress of pumping station repairs, well repairs, riverbed excavation, and water facilities, and comforted farmers and villages exhausted by the drought.

She also urged to make every effort to ensure a stable supply of agricultural water by investing 428 million KRW in a total of 55 locations for large well development, repair costs, and multi-stage pumping.

Deputy Governor Yu Mi-ja said, “We will cooperate with related organizations such as the Korea Rural Community Corporation Gangjin branch to prevent damage to farmers, and do our best to prepare countermeasures in case the drought prolongs.”

Meanwhile, to alleviate drought for field crops, 20 medium-sized wells and 10 small-sized wells worth 160 million KRW are supplied annually.

Gangjin=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su

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