5,200 cases of freeze damage across South Korea in strong cold

Published 2021년 1월 10일

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South Korea is experiencing an ongoing Arctic cold wave, leading to over 5,000 reports of freeze damage, including impacting water meters and pipes, and affecting crops and livestock. The cold weather has also resulted in 12 cases of cold-related diseases in the population. However, there have been no fatalities and 37 rescues. Traffic conditions are improving, with smoother traffic on highways and national roads, and a reduction in canceled passenger ships. Authorities have mobilized a significant effort for snow removal and safety checks, and have provided public support for issues such as freezing water pipes and safety measures.

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kwon Soo-hyun = As the'Arctic Cold Wave' continued for five days, there were more than 5,000 reports of freeze damage such as water meters. In addition, 139㏊ of crops are freezing, and damage to agricultural, livestock and livestock products is continuing. According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters on the 10th, 12 people with cold diseases such as hypothermia and frostbite occurred from the 6th to 10:30 am on the day. There were no deaths, and 37 people were rescued by the fire department. The number of freeze damage was 5,200 cases, including 4,947 cases of water meters and 253 cases of water pipes. Up to the same time the day before, 2,437 freeze reports were received, but the number increased more than a new rate a day. In Gimje and Buan, Jeollabuk-do, 139㏊ of agricultural crops such as facility potatoes were damaged. Damage area increased significantly from 46㏊ the day before. In addition, 87,000 mullet died in ...

Source: Yna