Haman County Takes Proactive Measures Against Prolonged Heatwave and Drought

On-site Inspections and Countermeasure Meetings
Securing Agricultural Water and Protecting Vulnerable Groups

Haman County in South Gyeongsang Province is focusing all available administrative resources to protect residents' safety and minimize agricultural damage caused by the ongoing heatwave and drought.

On August 11, it was announced that County Governor Cha Seokho has repeatedly canceled his scheduled vacation, originally planned from August 3 to August 7, personally overseeing drought site inspections and leading countermeasure meetings for the heatwave and drought.

All-Out Effort Amid Prolonged Heatwave and Drought...Flawless On-Site Response. Inspection Meeting Held.
Photo by Haman County

On the first day of his vacation on August 3, Governor Cha participated in a rain ritual and then personally inspected drought-affected areas such as local reservoirs, checking the status of securing agricultural water.

On August 4, he continued his inspections by visiting local sites to review ongoing response measures.

On August 7, he presided over a heatwave and drought countermeasure meeting, conducting a comprehensive review of each department’s current responses and future plans.

In preparation for the prolonged drought, the county inspected 175 agricultural reservoirs and 759 wells within the region, continuously monitoring reservoir water levels and rainfall conditions.

Additionally, drought-prone areas are being jointly inspected with relevant agencies, including the Korea Rural Community Corporation.

Equipment such as water pumps, water trucks, and excavators have been deployed to secure agricultural water supplies.

On the 3rd, County Governor Cha Seokho personally inspected drought sites including local reservoirs to check the status of securing agricultural water.
[Photo by Haman County]

The county is also using workers and water-spraying vehicles to water street trees and green spaces.

Water spraying and inspection of damaged trees will continue in order to minimize harm to plant growth.

Visits are being made to the homes of elderly people living alone, vulnerable groups, and senior centers to check on their health, provide guidance on health precautions during the heatwave, and distribute relief items such as neck coolers, arm sleeves, fans, and hats.

In addition, the county is adjusting work hours or temporarily halting outdoor activities for senior and disabled job programs and self-sufficiency projects. On-site monitoring is also being conducted at locations such as Haman Station, the bus terminal, and Gaya Market Park to protect the homeless and vagrants.

Haman County held a rain prayer ceremony on the 3rd to overcome the drought (Chunguigongwon Dangsan Historic Site).
[Photo by Haman County]

To prepare for the occurrence of heat-related illnesses, an emergency room surveillance system will be operated in partnership with Yeongdong Hospital until September 30.

Other heatwave response measures are being implemented concurrently, including inspections of air conditioning in social welfare facilities, watering of street trees, and safety checks at sports facilities.

Governor Cha Seokho stated, "As the heatwave and drought continue, the difficulties in daily life and at agricultural sites are intensifying. We will prioritize residents’ safety and the minimization of agricultural damage, and all departments will remain vigilant to ensure there are no gaps in our response to the heatwave and drought."

Haman County plans to maintain proactive measures by continuously monitoring heatwave advisories, rainfall, and reservoir water levels. The county will focus on essential areas of daily life, such as water supply to drought-prone regions and protection of vulnerable groups, to ensure thorough support for residents.

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