PHOTOS: Clogged storm drains worsen flood risks in Seoul
By Park Jong-hyeokPosted : June 28, 2024, 18:26Updated : June 28, 2024, 18:26
SEOUL, June 28 (AJU PRESS) - The bustling district of Gangnam in southern Seoul is notorious for recurrent flooding during the annual monsoon season. Apart from geographical factors, experts point to a more manageable issue: clogged storm drains.
Specialists argue that debris-filled drains significantly impair the area's drainage efficiency. Litter and fallen leaves obstruct the system, increasing flood risks during heavy rains.
A particular concern is the frequent disposal of cigarette butts into storm drains by smokers. The city has implemented preventive measures to discourage this behavior and ensure the functionality of the drainage system.
This photo shows a specially designed storm drain cover aimed at preventing trash accumulation near Gangnam Station in southern Seoul, on June 28, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
A citizen lifts a storm drain cover to assist in draining floodwater from the street near Gangnam Station in southern Seoul, during the 2022 monsoon season. Courtesy of an online community.
This photo shows a storm drain cover with a yellow warning sign against waste disposal near Gangnam Station in southern Seoul on June 28, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
A storm drain cover near Gwanghwamun Station, central Seoul, is clogged with debris on June 28, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
A storm drain cover near Gwanghwamun Station, central Seoul, is clogged with cigarette butts and fallen leaves, June 28, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok