Special Inspections of Reservoirs, Drainage Stations, and Horticultural Facilities... "Minimizing Typhoon Damage"

Proactive Preparedness for Areas Affected by Heavy Rainfall

The government announced on the 29th that, as the peak typhoon season approaches, it will conduct special inspections of agricultural facilities in collaboration with related organizations such as the Rural Development Administration, Korea Forest Service, Korea Rural Community Corporation, and local governments to minimize damage in the agricultural sector.

An official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs stated, "This special inspection aims to prevent secondary damage caused by additional heavy rains and typhoons in August in areas affected by the concentrated heavy rains this month," adding, "It was planned to proactively inspect and reinforce hydraulic facilities such as reservoirs and drainage stations, as well as vinyl greenhouses, orchard facilities, livestock barns, and landslide-prone areas before typhoon occurrence."

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the average number of rainy days is 14.8 in July and 13.8 in August, indicating that heavy rains continue even after the monsoon season. Major typhoons in the past five years, including 2023 Khanun, 2022 Hinnamnor, 2021 Omais, 2020 Maysak, and 2019 Lingling, all occurred after August, causing significant casualties and property damage.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs plans to intensively inspect and reinforce the operational status and safety management of reservoirs and drainage stations, the securing of support facilities and maintenance of surrounding drainage channels in horticultural facilities such as vinyl greenhouses and orchards, livestock facilities, and the erosion control structures, drainage channels, and resident evacuation systems in landslide-prone areas until the 5th of next month.

Minister Song Mi-ryeong of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said, "All related organizations and local governments will actively conduct special inspections to minimize casualties and property damage," and urged, "Farmers should also familiarize themselves in advance with and adhere to safety management guidelines to prevent damage to crops and agricultural facilities in preparation for typhoons and heavy rains."

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