Yongin to Install 'Rainwater Inlet Location Signboards' at 300 Flood-Prone Sites

Installation Focused on Frequent Flooding Areas to Be Completed by October

Quick Identification Even When Blocked by Leaves or Trash

Mayor Lee Sang-il: "Proactive Response to Flooding Risks"

Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province, led by Mayor Lee Sang-il, will install 'Rainwater Inlet Location Signboards' at 300 flood-prone locations to prevent road flooding caused by heavy rains.

Rainwater Inlet Location Signboard in Yongin Special City. Provided by Yongin City

The locations to be equipped with the signs include the area between Yongin Jungang Market Station and Yongin Bridge in Gimnyangjang-dong, Cheoin-gu; the area under the Gongse Overpass of the Gyeongbu Expressway in Gongse-dong, Giheung-gu; and the vicinity of Duri Small Park in Pungdeokcheon-dong, Suji-gu. These are areas that frequently experience flooding or water accumulation, or where there is a high risk that rainwater inlets may become blocked.

The city selected these sites after conducting a demand survey of district offices and towns from July to August this year, and plans to complete the installations by October.

Once the location signboards are installed, even if the rainwater inlets are obscured by water during heavy rains, or by fallen leaves, trash, or soil, the exact locations can be quickly identified. As a result, the city expects to be able to promptly clear blocked rainwater inlets and reduce on-site response times.

The city also plans to have the relevant sections in each district office, such as the Road Division and the Urban Beautification Division, focus on managing the areas where the signboards are installed. Maintenance of the rainwater inlets, including removal of fallen leaves and trash, will be continued as well.

Mayor Lee Sang-il stated, "Rainwater inlets are the most fundamental facility to prevent road flooding during heavy rains. We will proactively inspect high-risk areas and work quickly with citizens to prevent loss of life and property damage."

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