National Landslide Warning Level Raised from 'Caution' to 'Severe'

The nationwide landslide warning alert has been raised.

The Korea Forest Service announced that due to the expansion of heavy rain advisory areas caused by Typhoon 'Khanun', the landslide warning alert across the country will be upgraded from 'Caution' to 'Severe' starting at 4 p.m. on the 9th.

'Severe' is the highest level among the four stages of the landslide warning alert (Interest - Caution - Warning - Severe).

On the morning of the 9th, as Typhoon Khanun, the 6th typhoon, is moving northward toward the Korean Peninsula, an official from the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters is checking the typhoon's path in the situation room inside the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jo Yongjun jun21@

In preparation for the typhoon, the Korea Forest Service conducted emergency inspections of 10,253 facilities nationwide, including this year's wildfire and landslide damage sites, forest project sites, and forest welfare and recreation facilities.

Additionally, the Central Landslide Response Headquarters will operate and monitor weather conditions 24 hours a day, and in case of landslide risk concerns, will promptly disseminate landslide prediction information and forecasts (advisories and warnings) to the public.

Nam Sung-hyun, Administrator of the Korea Forest Service, said, "Strong winds and heavy rain are expected nationwide due to the typhoon. The Korea Forest Service has raised the landslide warning alert to the highest level, 'Severe,' and will make every effort to minimize typhoon damage."

He also emphasized, "We urge the public to refrain from visiting forests until Korea is out of the typhoon's influence, and residents living near mountainous areas and buildings to evacuate in advance to safe places such as village halls and schools, paying special attention to safety."

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