[Breaking] Landslide Warning Issued for Namyangju, Yangju, Gapyeong, and Pocheon in Gyeonggi Province
Evacuation Order Issued for Residents in Sang-myeon, Gapyeong County
The Korea Forest Service issued a landslide warning at approximately 12:40 a.m. on August 13 for the northern Gyeonggi Province regions of Yangju, Gapyeong, and Pocheon.
On the 21st of last month, debris from a landslide covered the village at Sinsang-ri, Jojong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do. Photo by Yonhap News
View original imageIn particular, residents of mountainous and vulnerable areas in Sang-myeon, Gapyeong County, were ordered to evacuate immediately to designated shelters or safe zones.
Currently, heavy rain warnings are in effect for these areas.
As of 1:00 p.m., recorded precipitation levels include 204.0 mm in Jangheung, Yangju; 173.0 mm in Gwangneung, Pocheon; 144.0 mm in Gwangtan, Paju; 119.0 mm in Onam, Namyangju; and 93.0 mm in Jojong, Gapyeong.
Gapyeong County sent an emergency disaster alert stating, "Due to the issuance of a landslide warning for the Sang-myeon area of Gapyeong County, all residents of mountainous and vulnerable areas are ordered to evacuate to designated shelters or safe zones in each village."
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Previously, on July 20, Gapyeong experienced a landslide caused by torrential rainfall of up to 76 mm per hour, resulting in seven fatalities and significant damage.
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