Changwon Special City Tackles Heatwave with Water Sprinkler Truck Operation in Residential Areas

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam is actively conducting water spraying operations to prepare for damage and safety accidents caused by urban heat island effects and tropical nights as the discomfort index rises due to the heatwave.

From the end of July to the end of August, when heatwave warnings are issued and daytime temperatures exceed 33 degrees Celsius, five water spraying trucks owned by each district office (Environmental Sanitation Division) will be mobilized to strengthen heatwave response.

Changwon Special City Operates Water Sprinkler Trucks in Residential Areas Closely Affected by Heatwave.

The city is focusing water spraying operations on road surfaces in densely populated major road areas and is also collaborating with construction companies to spray water on roads around large construction sites.

Mayor Hong Nam-pyo stated, “After a prolonged rainy season, an unusual heatwave continues. In situations where road surfaces become hot, we will use water spraying trucks to cool the roads and improve citizens' living environments to prevent heat-related illnesses and casualties.”

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