Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in South Korea: “All-in-one response to all agricultural institutions”
Rice
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South Korea
Published Aug 10, 2022
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The government is making every effort to minimize the damage to the agricultural sector caused by the torrential rain. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 100-440 mm of heavy rain fell in the metropolitan area, Yeongseo, Gangwon, and Chungcheong since the 8th due to the stagnant front. As of 3 pm on the 9th, in the agricultural sector, 5 hectares of crops were damaged, such as being submerged in water. 1 hectare of rice in Cheorwon, Gangwon, and 4 hectares of cucumbers in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province were flooded. Landslides also occurred. A landslide occurred near Gachon University in Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, but no casualties were reported. The Korea Meteorological Administration predicted that heavy rain accompanied by strong winds will fall by up to 300 mm for the time being, mainly in the central region, Jeollabuk-do, and Gyeongbuk regions. In response, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeong Hwang-geun held an emergency inspection meeting on the 8th to prepare for heavy rain, and on the 9th, delivered special requests to all affiliates of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, related organizations and local governments to minimize damage to property and human life in the agricultural sector.
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The government is making every effort to minimize the damage to the agricultural sector caused by the torrential rain. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 100-440 mm of heavy rain fell in the metropolitan area, Yeongseo, Gangwon, and Chungcheong since the 8th due to the stagnant front. As of 3 pm on the 9th, in the agricultural sector, 5 hectares of crops were damaged, such as being submerged in water. 1 hectare of rice in Cheorwon, Gangwon, and 4 hectares of cucumbers in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province were flooded. Landslides also occurred. A landslide occurred near Gachon University in Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, but no casualties were reported. The Korea Meteorological Administration predicted that heavy rain accompanied by strong winds will fall by up to 300 mm for the time being, mainly in the central region, Jeollabuk-do, and Gyeongbuk regions. In response, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeong Hwang-geun held an ...
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