Mayor Joo Gwangdeok Inspects Heavy Rain Damage for Second Day, Orders Swift Response and Thorough Recovery

Emergency Inspection Meeting Held at Namyangju City Disaster and Safety Situation Room
Rapid Assessment and Response to Heavy Rain Damage
Mayor Joo Gwangdeok Orders Thorough Investigation of Local Impact and Swift Recovery Efforts

As heavy rainfall continued for a second consecutive day in the northern Gyeonggi region, Joo Gwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, held an emergency inspection meeting on the 14th at the City Hall Disaster and Safety Situation Room to discuss the status of the damage and recovery plans.

Joo Gwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, held an emergency inspection meeting on the 14th at the city hall Disaster and Safety Situation Room to discuss the damage status and recovery plans. Provided by Namyangju City

This meeting was convened to quickly assess the damage caused within the city by the heavy rain warning issued on the 13th, and to review the emergency duty system and response measures.

The meeting was attended by Mayor Joo Gwangdeok, as well as senior officials including department and division heads and the Citizen Safety Officer, who shared updates on the situation.

From the 13th until 10 a.m. on the 14th, Namyangju experienced an average rainfall of 148.1 mm, with a maximum of 235 mm. Reports of damage included nine cases of road damage, two cases of residential flooding, and two cases of fallen trees.

The city organized an emergency response team of 499 personnel, focusing all efforts on monitoring landslide-prone areas, restricting access to riverbank low-water crossings, managing underpass sites, and responding to flooding of homes and roads.

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok instructed, "Once the water levels of Yongamcheon and Wangsukcheon streams recede, inspect the facilities within the streams and thoroughly investigate any damage to local farms."

He added, "A notable feature of this heavy rainfall is the significant variation in precipitation by region," and emphasized, "Since weather conditions are constantly changing, share information promptly through group chat rooms."

The city plans to carry out recovery efforts in affected areas as quickly as possible, while also continuing to monitor high-risk areas in preparation for additional rainfall forecasts.

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