Prime Minister Han Sung-sook Inspects Drought and Heatwave Damage in Cheongdo, North Gyeongsang... Orders Emergency Water Supply System

"Actively Utilize Emergency Alternative Water Sources"

Prime Minister Han Sung-sook visited Cheongdo, North Gyeongsang Province on August 8 to inspect the damage caused by drought and the ongoing heatwave.

At Unmun Dam in Cheongdo, Prime Minister Han received a briefing on the ongoing drought response and water supply measures. She instructed officials to "make thorough preparations so that water supply can be secured by actively utilizing emergency alternative water sources."

She further directed, "Closely manage the water supply situation through seamless cooperation between central and local governments, and actively address any challenges raised on the ground."

Prime Minister Han Sung-sook visited Unmun Dam in Unmun-myeon, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do on the 8th to inspect the site related to the ongoing drought and heatwave. She is seen touring the facilities with Park Kwon-hyun, Mayor of Cheongdo-gun (third from left), and Geum Han-seung, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (right). Photo by Yonhap News.

She added, "Please ensure that residents do not experience any inconvenience even in the event of an emergency water supply situation by being prepared to immediately activate systems for transporting water and providing bottled water as part of emergency supply measures."

Prime Minister Han also stated at the site, "Given the potential for the drought to become prolonged, we must discuss in advance how we could respond thoroughly by preparing for the worst-case scenario."

She further emphasized the importance of water management and called for a review of the overall water supply and management system, including groundwater resources. She also requested officials to transparently communicate all matters related to water supply to the public.

Afterwards, Prime Minister Han visited a cooling shelter to inspect its air conditioning and operational status.

Addressing the elderly residents using the shelter, Prime Minister Han said, "Please refrain from unnecessary activity in the sweltering weather and make use of the shelter often to take good care of your health."

She also instructed relevant agencies to ensure that there are no issues in the operation of the shelter and the provision of cooling support.

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