Miryang City Mobilizes All Resources for Drought and Heatwave Response... Joint On-Site Inspection with Ministry of the Interior and Safety

Proactive Measures for Stable Agricultural Water Supply
and Citizen Safety Assurance

Miryang City in South Gyeongsang Province announced on August 3 that, on the previous day, it conducted a joint on-site inspection with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to assess the current response to ongoing drought and heatwaves. This inspection aimed to evaluate response measures and ensure a stable supply of agricultural water in collaboration with relevant organizations.

Participants from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, South Gyeongsang Province, Miryang City, and Korea Rural Community Corporation took part in the inspection, sharing updates on the current situation and response measures for drought and heatwaves.

The group visited the Waji Reservoir to examine water storage rates and the actual conditions of agricultural water supply. They intensively reviewed response measures to address the prolonged drought, including emergency water supply plans.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety conducted a combined on-site inspection for drought and heatwave response.
[Photo by Miryang City]

They also visited Waji Senior Center, a designated heatwave shelter, to check on the well-being and health of elderly residents vulnerable to extreme heat.

In addition to inspecting the operational status of cooling facilities and the overall management of the shelter, officials provided guidance on recommended behaviors during heatwaves, such as limiting outdoor activities and staying hydrated. They also listened to concerns raised on-site.

The team further visited Geumsidang Recreation Area, a popular summer destination, to thoroughly inspect the deployment of safety management personnel and the maintenance status of safety equipment such as life jackets, lifebuoys, and ropes.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety visited the Waji Senior Center, a heat-relief shelter, to check on the well-being and health status of the elderly vulnerable to heatwaves.
[Photo by Miryang City]

Yoon Ho-jung, Minister of the Interior and Safety, stated, "Heatwaves and drought are disasters that pose direct threats not only to the livelihoods of farmers but also to the daily lives of vulnerable populations. We will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and strengthen cooperation among relevant agencies to ensure prompt administrative and financial support as needed."

An Byeong-gu, Mayor of Miryang, commented, "We are working closely with relevant organizations to ensure the stable supply of agricultural water and the safety of citizens as we prepare for the prolonged drought and heatwaves. We will continue to minimize inconvenience for vulnerable groups such as farmers and the elderly, and do our utmost to ensure the safety of vacationers visiting Miryang."

Miryang City plans to further strengthen its proactive response system to drought and heatwaves through enhanced cooperation with relevant agencies, with a strong focus on securing agricultural water, managing citizen safety, and ensuring water safety during summer recreation, mobilizing all available administrative resources on site.

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