Gyeongnam Province Enters Emergency Duty Level 1 in Preparation for Heavy Rain... Zero Casualties Until the End

The Gyeongnam Provincial Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters entered emergency duty level 1 at 1 p.m. on the 24th in preparation for the heavy rain advisory.

Following the initial response phase implemented at 1 p.m. on the 23rd, the province announced that as of 1 p.m. on the 24th, with the Korea Meteorological Administration's heavy rain advisory in effect for seven cities and counties including Jinju, Tongyeong, Sacheon, Geoje, Goseong, Namhae, and Hadong, emergency duty has been elevated to level 1 to minimize heavy rain damage.

Gyeongnam Provincial Government Office.
Photo by Lee Seryeong

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration forecast, 30 to 80 mm of rain is expected across various parts of Gyeongnam from the 24th to the 25th.

The western southern coast of Gyeongnam and the area near Jirisan are forecasted to receive up to 100 mm of rainfall, with heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning expected until the 25th.

For the safety of residents, Gyeongnam Province is restricting access for people and vehicles at 75 locations including riverside parking lots, riverside walking trails, Sewolgyo Bridge, and roads.

They are maintaining a cooperative system with related agencies such as the police and fire departments and sharing local situations through the disaster safety communication network between the province and cities/counties.

A provincial official stated, “Gyeongnam Province and the cities/counties are conducting daily inspections and surveillance of steep slopes, mountainous areas, and riversides that are vulnerable to disasters or where human casualties are a concern,” adding, “With the cooperation of the police and fire departments, we will not let our guard down even for a moment until this rainy season ends to prevent any human casualties.”

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