Kim Dongyeon Inspects Disaster and Safety Headquarters Amid Heavy Rain to Review Damage and Response

by Lee YeongKyu

Pubilshed 13 Aug.2025 13:38(KST)

On the morning of August 13, Gyeonggi Province Governor Dongyeon Kim visited the Gyeonggi Province Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters to inspect the damage caused by heavy rainfall and review the response system.

Governor Kim pointed to each location displayed on the large screen in the Disaster and Safety Situation Room, including bridge piers, riverside walking paths, and bicycle path entrances, to check the response status for each site.

He then gave instructions regarding the northern region, which is expected to receive up to 200mm of rainfall starting today, stating, "Restoration work from last month's heavy rain damage is still underway. Please be proactive in monitoring, including issuing special weather advisories in advance, to prevent secondary damage due to weakened ground."

In response to the meteorological advisor's explanation that the recent trend of more frequent torrential rains is caused by increased atmospheric water vapor due to rising sea levels and temperatures, he remarked, "Indeed, the impacts of global warming and the climate crisis are significant." He emphasized, "To prepare for extreme heavy rainfall becoming commonplace, it is crucial to carry out regular maintenance and inspections."

Gyeonggi Province Governor Dongyeon Kim visited the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters on the 13th to discuss safety measures for flooded areas with the officials in charge. Photo by Gyeonggi Province

Previously, on August 12, Governor Kim issued an official directive requesting: ▲Securing on-site response capabilities through proactive situation assessment meetings led by deputy heads of local governments, including support systems for towns and villages ▲Conducting maintenance work and monitoring and inspections to prevent secondary damage in areas affected by heavy rains in July ▲Ensuring the safety of vacationers during the holiday season by utilizing emergency disaster text messages, village broadcasts, and disaster alert and warning systems ▲Making welfare calls to priority evacuation groups such as residents of semi-basement homes and landslide-prone areas, and recommending preemptive evacuation before sunset ▲Assigning four-person teams to check underground roadways by phone and implementing preemptive controls before dangerous situations arise.

As of August 13, a heavy rain warning has been issued for Gimpo, and heavy rain advisories are in effect for 20 cities and counties including Yongin, Goyang, Hwaseong, and Bucheon. From midnight to 9 a.m. on August 13, cumulative rainfall measured 81mm in Anseong, 80.5mm in Pyeongtaek, and 75.5mm in Yongin.