Wando-gun Experiences Minimal Typhoon Damage, Drought Relief in Nohwa and Bogil

[Wando=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] It has been confirmed that the strong Category 11 typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’ fortunately passed through the Wando area without causing significant damage.

According to Wando County on the 6th, Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’ is estimated to have passed through the Wando area between 3 and 4 a.m., with a maximum wind speed observed at 42.7 m/s.

The typhoon damage status compiled by the county as of 8 a.m. on the 6th includes the collapse of the breakwater in Bogil-myeon, the collapse of the Geumgok coastal road in Saengil-myeon, damage to the pavilion and bus stop in Soan-myeon, and damage to the pavilion in Geumdang-myeon. No damage to aquaculture farms has been reported so far.

The county office and townships are continuously investigating the extent of typhoon damage, and restoration work in the affected areas will be carried out promptly.

Meanwhile, due to heavy rainfall caused by this typhoon, the average precipitation in Wando County recorded 172.1 mm.

In particular, the cumulative rainfall in Nohwa-eup reached 644 mm as of the 6th, and in Bogil-myeon, 711 mm, leading to the decision to lift the water supply restrictions, which had been implemented since March due to drought, starting from the 8th.

However, in the case of Neopdo in Nohwa, since the reservoir rate of Neopdo Dam is low, water supply restrictions will be lifted only during the Chuseok holiday period and will be reinstated afterward.

With the lifting of water supply restrictions, residents of Nohwa-eup and Bogil-myeon will be able to spend the upcoming Chuseok holiday without worrying about water supply.

Wando County Governor Shin Woo-cheol said, “Above all, I am truly relieved that there were no casualties,” adding, “Thanks to the residents who participated in preemptive measures such as ship salvage and facility inspections with a preparedness mindset, we were able to minimize the damage.”

He continued, “This typhoon brought much-needed rain to the Nohwa and Bogil areas, leading to the lifting of water supply restrictions,” and said, “We will expedite water supply operations to resolve residents’ inconveniences as soon as possible.”

Wando=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil alwatros@asiae.co.kr

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