Gyeonggi Province Reports Current Response to Rainy Season as of Today

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jang Kyung-hee] Gyeonggi Province issued a weather alert as of 7 a.m. on the 26th.

Currently, heavy rain warnings have been issued for seven cities and counties in the province including Yeoncheon, Gimpo, Dongducheon, Pocheon, Goyang, Yangju, and Paju, while heavy rain advisories have been issued for 24 other cities and counties. (Heavy rain advisory: 60mm in 3 hours, 110mm or more in 12 hours; Heavy rain warning: 90mm in 3 hours, 180mm or more in 12 hours)

Cumulative rainfall from the 24th through 7 a.m. on the 26th recorded 107mm in Anseong, 87.5mm in Paju, 85.5mm in Pocheon, and an average of 47.0mm across the province.

The province issued a supplementary notice to the Seoul-Sejong expressway construction site at 3:50 p.m. on the 25th and completed inspections of tent coverings on cut slopes, ridge-side gutters, and drainage maintenance.

Subsequently, at approximately 4:20 a.m. on the 26th, orders were issued to conduct public address announcements for the safety evacuation of visitors in the Imjin River basin and to remove fishing equipment.

Additionally, at around 6 a.m., notification was sent to relevant cities and counties regarding thorough management of disaster-vulnerable areas and regions of concern for potential loss of life in connection with the heavy rain warning announcement.

Regarding the weather alert, the province stated it will maintain emergency level 3 and continue to monitor the situation to prevent damage.