Heatwave and Drought Emergency... Governor Yoomyung Hyun of Sancheong County Steps Up On-Site Response

Inspection of Simple River Pumping Stations and Gamulmakyi Facilities

Checking Agricultural Water Supply Conditions

Visiting Village Halls to Monitor Residents' Health and Promote Heatwave Safety Guidelines

Sancheong County in South Gyeongsang Province is conducting on-site inspections and taking countermeasures to prevent damage to agriculture and residents caused by the ongoing heatwave and drought.

Yoomyung Hyun, Governor of Sancheong County, visited the river water usage site near Soigyo in Sinan-myeon and the Gamulmakyi installation site in Teukri, Geumseo-myeon on August 6 to inspect the status of agricultural water supply and facility operation.

[Photo by Sancheong County] Yum Myunghyun, head of Sancheong County, visited the site of the Gamulmagi installation in Teukri, Geumseo-myeon, inspected the facility operation status and agricultural water supply situation, and urged the officials to manage for stable water securing.

The area around Soigyo in Sinan-myeon is equipped with a simple pumping station that supplies river water to farmland using water pumps. Governor Hyun checked the operation of the pump pipes and monitored for leaks, urging the facility managers to ensure stable agricultural water supply through proper management.

At Teukri in Geumseo-myeon, he inspected the Gamulmakyi facility, which raises the river water level to help the pump operate smoothly. He checked the status of agricultural water supply on-site and stressed the need for continuous water level and supply management in preparation for a prolonged drought.

On the same day, Governor Hyun also visited the cooling shelter set up at the Sari Village Hall in Shicheon-myeon to check the health conditions of residents and how the facility was being used. He advised residents to avoid outdoor activities during midday and to stay hydrated, reminding them to follow heatwave safety guidelines.

Previously, on August 4, Sancheong County visited the Danseong Water Purification Plant to check water supply conditions and measures to minimize inconvenience to residents amid restricted water supply. The county also inspected the operational status of water intake and purification facilities at the Saengcho Integrated Water Purification Plant and checked the emergency water supply system.

Governor Hyun said, "With the heatwave and drought continuing, we must strengthen on-site responses to ensure there are no disruptions in the supply of agricultural and household water. We will continue to inspect relevant facilities and on-site conditions to protect residents' safety and prevent agricultural damage."

Record-breaking heatwaves and prolonged droughts are having a direct impact on agriculture and daily life. It is important for the local government's on-site inspections to lead to practical measures to secure water supply and prevent damage, rather than ending as mere visits. In crisis situations, swift and systematic responses that reflect feedback from the field are essential.

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