Access Restricted Near Streams... Damage Status in South Chungcheong Province

[Anchor]

Now, let's connect to Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, where heavy rain has been pouring all day today (the 31st), to check out the current situation.

Reporter Kim Su-yun, it seems like it's still raining quite a bit. How is the scene?

[Reporter]

Yes, I am currently out here at Cheonan Stream, which cuts through downtown Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province.

As you can see behind me, the water level of the stream has risen significantly due to the torrential downpour that began in the morning.

Currently, the rain has subsided somewhat, but the current in the stream remains fierce.

Water has flooded the walking trails around the stream as well as some low-lying sections, overflowing with sediment and turning them into muddy flats.

As heavy rainfall continued in Cheonan today, concerns over flooding have been raised at various points along the stream, heightening tension.

The local government has also requested people to refrain from approaching areas around the streams, and our reporting team conducted this coverage after checking safety at the scene with the cooperation of Cheonan City.

[Anchor]

Starting with Cheonan where you are stationed, what is the scale of the rain damage in South Chungcheong and the wider Chungcheong region?

[Reporter]

Yes, damage from the torrential rain has been reported not only in Cheonan but also in Daejeon and various parts of the Chungcheong region.

Flooding damage continued across downtown areas, with parts of roads submerged and sewage systems backing up.

Fortunately, there have been no casualties, but as of 6:00 p.m. today, the Daejeon, Sejong, and South Chungcheong Fire Headquarters had received 56 reports of damage, including flooded roads.

Earlier in the afternoon, strong rain of 20 to 30 millimeters per hour poured in Goesan, North Chungcheong Province, and Daejeon.

In Daejeon, as the water level of the stream rose sharply due to the heavy rainfall, all sections of the stream were closed off.

Trail access to Gyeryongsan National Park has been completely restricted since early this morning, and heavy rain advisories remain in effect in some parts of South Chungcheong Province, including Taean, Seosan, and Seocheon.

(Camera Reporter: Kim Min-chul, Video Editor: Kim Jun-hee)
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