In 8 cities and counties of Gyeongnam Province, 581 hectares of crops were flooded
Published Jul 18, 2025
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(Changwon=Yonhap News) By Lee Jeong-hoon = Gyeongnam Province announced that as of 18th morning, crops on 581 hectares were submerged in 8 cities and counties due to heavy rainfall.
Crops were flooded in Jinju, Miryang, Uiryeong, Haman, Changnyeong, Hadong, Hapcheon, and Sancheong in paddy fields, farmlands, and greenhouse facilities covering 581 hectares.
Damage primarily affected crops such as perilla leaves·green peppers (184 hectares), strawberries (174 hectares), rice (170 hectares), and tomatoes (52 hectares).
By region, Miryang City suffered the most extensive flooding with 184 hectares.
This was followed by Sancheong County (142 hectares), Changnyeong County (52 hectares), and Jinju City (40 hectares).
The province expects the damaged area and affected crops to increase further as county-level on-site investigations continue and forecasts predict rain until the 19th.
Heavy rainfall has continued for the third day in the Gyeongnam region since the 16th, with most of the 18 cities and counties receiving over 100mm of rain, including Haman County (325mm), Sancheong County (300.3mm), and Hapcheon County (180mm).
The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts 100-200mm of rain in Gyeongnam, with some areas potentially receiving over 300mm until the 19th.
seaman@yna.co.kr
Crops were flooded in Jinju, Miryang, Uiryeong, Haman, Changnyeong, Hadong, Hapcheon, and Sancheong in paddy fields, farmlands, and greenhouse facilities covering 581 hectares.
Damage primarily affected crops such as perilla leaves·green peppers (184 hectares), strawberries (174 hectares), rice (170 hectares), and tomatoes (52 hectares).
By region, Miryang City suffered the most extensive flooding with 184 hectares.
This was followed by Sancheong County (142 hectares), Changnyeong County (52 hectares), and Jinju City (40 hectares).
The province expects the damaged area and affected crops to increase further as county-level on-site investigations continue and forecasts predict rain until the 19th.
Heavy rainfall has continued for the third day in the Gyeongnam region since the 16th, with most of the 18 cities and counties receiving over 100mm of rain, including Haman County (325mm), Sancheong County (300.3mm), and Hapcheon County (180mm).
The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts 100-200mm of rain in Gyeongnam, with some areas potentially receiving over 300mm until the 19th.
seaman@yna.co.kr
Original content
(Changwon=Yonhap News) By Lee Jeong-hoon = Gyeongnam Province announced that as of 18th morning, crops on 581 hectares were submerged in 8 cities and counties due to heavy rainfall. Crops were flooded in paddy fields, farmlands, and greenhouse facilities across Jinju, Miryang, Uiryeong, Haman, Changnyeong, Hadong, Hapcheon, and Sancheong counties, totaling 581 hectares. Damage primarily affected perilla leaves·green peppers (184 hectares), strawberries (174 hectares), rice (170 hectares), and tomatoes (52 hectares). By region, Miryang City suffered the most extensive flooding with 184 hectares. This was followed by Sancheong County (142 hectares), Changnyeong County (52 hectares), and Jinju City (40 hectares). The province expects the damaged area and affected crops to increase further as county-level field surveys continue and rain is forecast through the 19th. Heavy rainfall has continued for the third day in the Gyeongnam region since ...
Source: Yna
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