Korea Rural Community Corporation Jeonnam Headquarters Begins Water Release from Four Major Reservoirs: “No More Water Worries for 30,000ha of Farmland”

The Jeonnam Regional Headquarters of Korea Rural Community Corporation has begun supplying water from the “Four Major Reservoirs,” the largest sources of agricultural water in Jeollanam-do, as the main farming season gets underway.

On May 20, the Jeonnam Regional Headquarters of Korea Rural Community Corporation announced that, with the opening of water gates at Jangseongho Reservoir completed that day, the water release for all four major reservoirs—Najuho, Jangseongho, Damyangho, and Gwangjuho—had been finalized, and full-scale agricultural water supply was now in progress.

The Four Major Reservoirs, which serve as core facilities in the Yeongsangang River development project, have a total effective storage capacity of 300 million tons. They are a key water resource, supplying agricultural water to approximately 30,000 hectares of farmland throughout Gwangju Metropolitan City, Naju City, and the Jeollanam-do regions of Jangseong, Damyang, Hampyeong, and Yeongam.

Najuho Flood Control.
[Photo by Jeonnam Regional Headquarters, Korea Rural Community Corporation]

This is expected to greatly support local farmers in ensuring stable rice planting operations, which are currently in full swing.

The reservoir conditions in Jeollanam-do are also considered favorable.

According to Korea Rural Community Corporation, as of this date, the average reservoir storage rate in Jeollanam-do stood at 78%, while the average for the Four Major Reservoirs was 72%. This represents 114% of the average for this time of year, and, as was the case last year, the supply of agricultural water is expected to proceed without significant issues.

However, the corporation stated that, given the recent pattern of extreme rainfall and drought due to climate change, it will operate a phased water supply system.

The plan is to continue stable agricultural water supply by managing water resources efficiently and avoiding unnecessary releases.

Kim Jaesik, Head of Jeonnam Regional Headquarters at Korea Rural Community Corporation, stated, "We will do our utmost to ensure a stable water supply and secure water resources in advance, so that farmers can focus on their farming without worrying about water shortages."

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