South Korea: About 7,500 freeze damage nationwide in cold wave with 107,000 mullet dead

Published 2021년 1월 11일

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South Korea is experiencing damage due to an ongoing Arctic cold wave, with over 7,500 cases of freeze damage reported between the 6th and 11th, predominantly affecting water meters and pipes. The cold wave has also led to significant agricultural, livestock, and livestock product damage, including the death of 107,000 mullet and 15 goats. Efforts are being made to maintain communication and transportation, and over 33 million people have been mobilized for snow removal and other emergency measures.

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kwon Soo-hyun = In the sixth day of the'Arctic Cold Wave', there were more than 7,500 cases of freeze damage such as water meters. In addition, damage to agricultural, livestock and livestock products was followed, with 107,000 mullet killed. According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters on the 11th, 7,521 cases of freeze damage were reported from the 6th to 6am, including 7,207 water meters and 314 water pipes across the country. Of the total 8,241 cases of freezing damage reported this winter, 91% originated from this cold wave. Damage of agricultural, livestock and livestock products also increased, killing 107,000 mullet in Gochang, Jeollabuk-do, and 15 goats in Jinan. In addition, 139㏊ of facility potatoes in Gimje and Buan, and 0.3㏊ of succulent plants in Boryeong and Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do suffered the East Sea. The highway and the national highway have smooth communication over all sections, and 7 routes are still ...

Source: Yna