Suwon Supports Drought-Stricken Gangneung with 26 Tons of Water

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon Special City has provided 26.2 tons of water to Gangneung City, which is suffering from severe drought.

On the 8th, four water trucks and one water supply vehicle carrying 26.2 tons of water departed for Gangneung City and discharged water near Oabong Reservoir, the water intake source.

The government declared a disaster situation in the Gangneung region on August 30. Gangneung residents are experiencing difficulties due to shortages of tap water and drinking water caused by the drought. Suwon City plans to actively support Gangneung if additional water assistance is requested.

Suwon City First Vice Mayor Kim Hyun-soo said, "I hope this water support provides some relief to Gangneung residents suffering from the drought," and "I hope the drought will be resolved soon." He added, "We will actively cooperate if Gangneung City requests further assistance."