Nonsan City Designated as Special Disaster Area Due to Extreme Rainfall of 100mm Per Hour

Damage Worth Over 18.3 Billion Won to Houses, Greenhouses, and Farmland Due to Flooding

The government has declared Nonsan City in South Chungcheong Province, which suffered severe damage such as flooded houses and washed-out roads due to an extreme downpour of 100mm per hour on the 15th, as a special disaster area.

According to Nonsan City, the extreme rainfall of 100mm per hour on the 10th caused damage estimated at more than 18.3 billion won, including 294 cases of public facilities such as rivers and roads, and 540 cases of flooded houses, greenhouses, and farmland.

However, it is expected that the total amount of damage will increase once the ongoing assessment of crop damage is completed.

Mayor Baek Seonghyeon said, "Following last year, this year has also seen massive damage from heavy rain, and even now, after the rain has stopped, there are continuous reports of washed-out roads and embankments. With the declaration of a special disaster area, we will receive administrative and financial support," adding, "From now on, we will focus solely on swift emergency restoration and the safety of residents."

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