Dongdaemun-gu Mayor Ilhyung Lee Conducts Thorough Inspection of Rainwater Pump Station Ahead of Full-Scale Monsoon

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, Inspects Six Locations Including Rainwater Pump Stations and Floodgates on the Morning of the 25th

Creating a Dongdaemun-gu Free from Flood and Water Damage through Thorough Preparations and Proactive Responses

Dongdaemun-gu Mayor Lee Pil-hyung (left in the photo) is inspecting the Yongdu 1 discharge sluice gate on the 25th.

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, inspected six locations including rainwater pump stations and floodgates within the district on the morning of the 25th, as the rainy season officially begins.

He conducted the on-site inspection in response to the forecast of 20 to 80mm of rainfall in the metropolitan area from the 25th to the 27th.

Mayor Lee inspected the Sini-mun 2, Hwikyung 1, Hwikyung, Jangan 4, Yongdu rainwater pump stations, as well as the Yongdu 1 temporary rainwater pump station and floodgates, encouraging the officials present.

At the site, Mayor Lee urged for thorough prior preparations and proactive responses to prioritize safety and create a Dongdaemun-gu free from flood and water damage for the residents.

The district operates a total of 31 rainwater pump stations and temporary rainwater pump stations, which are promptly activated during rainfall to prevent flood damage.

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “Although heavy rain is expected this year due to El Ni?o and other factors, we will build a safe Dongdaemun-gu free from flood and water damage through thorough preparations and swift responses.”

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