Gyeonggi Province Provides Emergency Support of 1.4 Billion Won for Drought Relief to 8 Cities and Counties

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 3rd that it will provide emergency support of 1.4 billion won in drought relief funds to 8 cities and counties.

The relevant cities and counties are Icheon, Yeoju, Pocheon, Paju, Yeoncheon, Gapyeong, Gimpo, and Yangpyeong—areas where water reservoir levels are low or drought damage to upland crops is a concern.

As of the end of last month, the average precipitation in the province was 484mm, which is only 72% of the average annual precipitation (667mm), and the water level in agricultural reservoirs is also at 47%, falling short of the average water level (78%).

The drought relief funds will be used for developing alternative water sources, installing temporary pumping stations, excavating rivers, dredging reservoirs, and supplying water trucks. The province plans to prepare additional agricultural water supply measures if the drought spreads.