‘Endless Scorching Heat’ in Andong, Transformed into a Water Circulation City... ‘Urban Cooling System’ Activated to Create a Cool Downtown

Andong City operating the urban cooling system Cooling Fog.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwi-yeol] Andong City in Gyeongbuk has launched full-scale operation of the urban cooling system in response to the continuous scorching heat.

The road automatic sprinkling devices (Cooling & Clean Road) installed along a 680m section from Yeongho North Intersection to Nonghyup Farmers Market and a 530m section from Jungang Intersection to Andong Elementary School operate four times a day.

In front of Bokju Elementary School, where the urban cooling system is operating amid consecutive scorching heatwaves.

The fog-type cooling water (Cooling Fog) installed on the road in front of the main gate of Bokju Elementary School and at Okdong 3rd and 4th Parks operates during the elementary school students' dismissal time, and the park system runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

▲The road automatic sprinkling device sprays groundwater through the road median strip to lower the surface temperature and remove road dust resuspension, while ▲the fog-type cooling water facility sprays fine water mist particles to protect citizens from the heatwave.

An Andong City official stated, “We operate the urban cooling system to protect citizens from heatwaves and tropical nights, but we ask vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and people with disabilities to refrain from outdoor activities and work during the hottest midday hours.”

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