Heavy rainfall in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, reached a maximum of 64.2 mm per hour, leading to significant flooding in homes and on roads. The city has deployed personnel and equipment to assess damage and begin emergency recovery efforts.
According to Mokpo city officials, the cumulative rainfall from midnight to 10 a.m. on August 16 totaled 160 mm. The intense downpour, peaking at 64.2 mm per hour, resulted in widespread flooding.
So far, the city has received reports of 83 incidents of damage, including 30 cases of road flooding and 35 instances of home flooding, along with additional reports of damage to other facilities.
In response to the heavy rain warning, the city activated its disaster response headquarters and implemented an emergency work system. One-third of all staff from eight collaborating departments participated in emergency duties, conducting field inspections and implementing controls in flood-prone areas.
In flooded areas, the city focused on minimizing further damage and resident inconvenience by deploying available equipment, such as drainage pumps and water pumps, for drainage operations.
Mayor Kang Seong-hwi visited the affected areas early on August 16 to assess the situation. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing the prevention of casualties and instructed relevant departments to ensure thorough investigations to avoid any omissions during the damage assessment and to expedite emergency recovery efforts.
The city will continue to accept additional damage reports and plans to assess the extent of damage to public and private facilities through field investigations. Based on the findings, a recovery plan will be established, prioritizing areas in urgent need of emergency recovery with personnel and equipment.
Support procedures, including disaster relief funds, will be initiated for affected residents according to relevant criteria.
The city aims to go beyond simple emergency recovery by analyzing the causes of flooding and drainage conditions in various regions. For areas that experience repeated flooding or are vulnerable to heavy rain, the city plans to develop preventive measures based on the investigation results.
Mayor Kang Seong-hwi stated, “We will concentrate administrative efforts on damage assessments and emergency recovery so that affected residents can return to their daily lives as soon as possible,” adding, “We will create a safer Mokpo by establishing preventive measures tailored to the characteristics of each area.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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