Chungnam Province "Average Rainfall Up to 200mm... Thorough Damage Prevention"

The average expected rainfall in the Chungnam region is anticipated to reach up to 200mm. Chungnam Province plans to take thorough measures to prevent damage caused by heavy rain.

According to Chungnam Province on the 14th, as of 5 a.m. that day, the average accumulated rainfall in the province was 97.9mm. Among these, the area with the heaviest rainfall was Buyeo, where 138.1mm of rain was recorded.

Chungnam Province's Deputy Governor Kim Ki-young attended the heavy rain response status inspection meeting chaired by the Prime Minister on the 14th, sharing the current rainfall status in the Chungnam region and future measures. Provided by Chungnam Province

Additionally, over the next two days, the average precipitation in Chungnam is expected to range from 80mm to 200mm.

In particular, the maximum rainfall is forecasted to exceed 300mm, raising concerns about damage due to heavy rain.

In Chungnam, as of 4 a.m. on the 14th, heavy rain warnings were issued for eight cities and counties including Gongju, Boryeong, Nonsan, Gyeryong, Geumsan, Buyeo, Seocheon, and Cheongyang, and as of 5 a.m., heavy rain advisories were issued for seven cities and counties including Cheonan, Asan, Seosan, Dangjin, Hongseong, Yesan, and Taean.

Accordingly, Chungnam Province is currently restricting access to 69 locations, including 21 riverside parking lots, 29 riverside walking trails, and 19 other sites.

Furthermore, to prevent damage from heavy rain, a countermeasure meeting involving cities, counties, and related agencies was held on the 13th to request preemptive control of areas at risk of casualties and installation of flood prevention facilities in semi-basement houses.

In case of damage, rapid rescue and first aid, as well as emergency restoration of facilities, will be ensured through a cooperative system centered on disaster departments in each city and county, working with police and fire services.

Meanwhile, on the same day, Kim Ki-young, the Deputy Governor of Chungnam Province, attended a heavy rain response status inspection meeting chaired by the Prime Minister at the provincial government disaster safety situation room, where he presented the current rainfall status in Chungnam and future countermeasures.

The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister, vice ministers of central government ministries, and deputy heads of 17 cities and provinces.

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