Heavy rain warning in effect for central region, raised from ‘caution’ to ‘warning’ level
Rules for using underground space in preparation for flooding
The Ministry of Public Administration and Security (Minister Lee Sang-min) has issued a heavy rain warning for Seoul, the metropolitan area, and Chungcheongnam-do, as heavy rain is currently falling mainly in the central region due to the impact of the congestion front. Accordingly, as of 7:50 on July 18, the alert level of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters was raised from level 1 to level 2, and the heavy rain crisis warning level was also raised from ‘caution’ to ‘warning’.
The head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (Minister of Public Administration and Security Lee Sang-min) emphasized to relevant ministries and local governments to mobilize all available manpower and resources to minimize damage caused by heavy rain, and requested the following key management items.
□ In the event of a dangerous situation such as a sudden rise in river water levels, use all possible media such as disaster text messages and forecasting/warning facilities to quickly spread the situation.
□ To prevent casualties from slopes or embankment collapses in sparsely populated mountainous areas or reservoirs, strengthen surveillance centered on town, township, and district officials, directors, and bank managers.
□ Preemptively control access to vulnerable areas and facilities that are likely to be damaged by heavy rain, such as mountains, steep slopes, riversides, low-lying areas, and semi-basement houses, and evacuate nearby residents.
□ Thoroughly implement prior control according to control standards on roads vulnerable to flooding, such as underpasses and riverbed roads, and actively provide guidance on detours.
□ Make every effort to provide relief support, including providing convenience facilities, daily necessities, and meals, to ensure that residents in evacuation sites do not experience any inconvenience in their lives.
Lee Sang-min, head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, emphasized that “the top priority in disaster response is to prevent casualties,” and added, “Relevant agencies will strengthen surveillance of vulnerable facilities and areas and actively take safety measures such as preemptive evacuation and control.” “He urged.
Editor. Seyeong Hong
