Severe Cold Wave with Snow Forecast... Gyeongnam Province Mobilizes Full Preemptive Response

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Gyeongsangnam-do is on high alert following the Korea Meteorological Administration's forecast that snow will fall in various parts of the province, mainly in the inland areas, from the night of the 26th to the early morning of the 27th.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, precipitation is expected to be around 5mm, and snowfall around 1cm, which is relatively light. However, since most areas in the province are expected to experience subzero temperatures on the morning of the 27th, Gyeongsangnam-do expressed concerns about safety accidents caused by freezing.

Gyeongnam Provincial Government Office.
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To prevent casualties and property damage due to this snow forecast, the province held a situation assessment meeting on the morning of the 26th, chaired by the head of the Natural Disaster Division, with the road management department.

They will take proactive measures to minimize inconvenience to residents during commuting hours by pre-applying de-icing agents in hazardous areas and forward-deploying snow removal equipment as part of winter natural disaster prevention.

They also requested cooperation from the road management department and related agencies for pre-operation of automatic snow removal devices, inspection of snow removal boxes in habitual freezing zones and accident-prone areas, and pre-application of de-icing agents.

With the cooperation of private organizations such as local autonomous disaster prevention groups, they plan to protect vulnerable groups and conduct publicity activities, promote snowstorm and cold wave damage prevention guidelines using various media such as electronic signboards and village broadcasts, and carry out follow-up snow removal in alleys closely related to daily life.

A provincial official said, “Some roads may freeze due to the falling snow and cold weather, so please be careful not to slip when going out and try to use public transportation as much as possible. Since another cold wave is forecast after the 28th, please make efforts to maintain body temperature during outdoor activities.”

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