Pohang Cries Again... Typhoon 'Hinnamnor' Hits, Flood Damage Occurs in Various Areas

Typhoon Hinnamnor has hit, causing flooding on the roads in Pohang city.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] The 11th typhoon 'Hinnamnor' brought record-breaking heavy rain, causing widespread flooding and significant damage across the Pohang area.

From the night of the 5th, when the typhoon entered the affected area, until 7 a.m. on the 6th, record hourly rainfall of 80 to 100 mm accompanied by strong winds caused rivers to overflow and flooded roads, houses, and commercial buildings.

In Ocheon-eup and Donghae-myeon, the cumulative rainfall exceeded 500 mm as of 7 a.m., marking an unprecedented amount of precipitation.

Additionally, landslides occurred, and considerable damage to farmland was reported.

To minimize casualties, an evacuation order was issued, and about 700 residents living in vulnerable areas are currently evacuated to designated locations such as eup/myeon/dong administrative welfare centers and village halls.

The Pohang city government plans to deploy available personnel and equipment to conduct an accurate damage assessment and carry out prompt recovery operations.

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