Jinju City Deploys 20 Fire Trucks in Drought Response for Emergency Agricultural Water Supply

Emergency Water Supply Support Following National Fire Mobilization Order
Seven Water Intake Sites Designated, Aid Provided to 200 Farms

Jinju City, South Gyeongsang Province, deployed 20 fire trucks for emergency water supply support to assist farmers struggling to secure agricultural water due to insufficient rainfall.

The city announced that, in connection with support for agricultural and domestic water in response to drought in South Gyeongsang Province, 20 fire trucks were dispatched to the Jinju area on the 12th following the issuance of a national fire mobilization order.

This deployment of fire trucks is designed to reduce drought damage in areas having difficulty securing agricultural water due to the recent lack of rainfall, and to provide water necessary for crop growth.

[Photo by Jinju City] Jinju City deployed 20 fire trucks in the Jinju area on the 12th according to the National Fire Mobilization Order and began supplying agricultural water to areas experiencing difficulties securing agricultural water due to insufficient rainfall.

Jinju City is conducting damage reports and on-site monitoring, focusing on towns, townships, and neighborhoods, to assess the drought situation and the availability of agricultural water. Based on these findings, the city is identifying regions that require emergency water supply support.

Currently, Jinju City has designated seven water intake sites for agricultural water supply and is providing water to approximately 200 locations, including farms and agricultural lands in need of support.

The 20 fire trucks gathered at the Munsan Indoor Gymnasium on the morning of the 12th, then checked each water supply destination and transportation route before heading to the sites to deliver agricultural water.

The water supply assistance is focused on areas at risk of drought damage or experiencing difficulties in securing agricultural water. Jinju City will continue to monitor field conditions and water demand through local administrative offices.

To ensure smooth water supply support via fire trucks, Jinju City is confirming the target sites, guiding vehicle routes, and providing administrative on-site support. It also plans to adjust the scope of support and the amount of water delivered if additional needs arise due to changes in the drought situation.

In particular, if the drought continues long-term, crop damage from an agricultural water shortage could worsen. Therefore, the city will continue to monitor precipitation, reservoirs, rivers, and other agricultural water sources, and maintain water support for areas in need.

A city official said, "We are currently checking field conditions in areas facing difficulties in securing agricultural water due to insufficient recent rainfall" and added, "We will continue to monitor weather and water supply conditions to ensure that necessary regions receive the support they need."

Meanwhile, this emergency water supply support is being carried out using fire trucks deployed to Jinju under the national fire mobilization order. Jinju City plans to respond to the drought situation in cooperation with local administrative bodies and relevant agencies.

Drought response requires not only emergency measures to supply water but also long-term water securing strategies. It is necessary to go beyond temporary measures relying on fire truck water supply and prepare for recurring droughts by managing reservoirs and water sources and reviewing agricultural water securing plans.

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