River Access Restricted in Multiple Areas... Damage Status in South Chungcheong Province

[Anchor]

Turning now to Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, where heavy rain has been pouring down all day today (31st), let's check in on the current situation.

Reporter Kim Su-yun, it looks like it is still raining quite a bit where you are. What is the situation at the scene?

[Reporter]

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

As you can see behind me, the torrential rain that started this morning has caused the water level of the stream to rise significantly.

While the rain has subsided somewhat at the moment, the current remains very strong.

Walking paths around the stream as well as some low-lying sections have flooded, with overflowing soil turning the ground into a muddy mess resembling a mudflat.

As heavy downpours have continued in Cheonan throughout the day today, there are rising concerns about potential overflows in various parts of the stream, heightening tension.

Local authorities have also asked people to refrain from approaching the areas around streams, so our reporting team conducted this coverage after checking safety at the scene with the cooperation of the city of Cheonan.

[Anchor]

What is the scale of the rain damage across South Chungcheong Province and the Chungcheong region, including Cheonan where you are stationed?

[Reporter]

Yes, damage from the heavy 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. However, as of 6:00 PM today, the fire headquarters in Daejeon, Sejong, and South Chungcheong Province had received 56 reports of damage, including flooded roads.

At one point in the afternoon, strong rain falling at a rate of 20 to 30 millimeters per hour was recorded in Goesan, North Chungcheong Province, and Daejeon.

In Daejeon, the entire section of local streams was closed to access as water levels rose sharply due to the torrential downpours.

Hiking trails at Gyeryongsan National Park have been completely closed since early this morning, and heavy rain advisories remain in effect for parts of South Chungcheong Province, including Taean, Seosan, and Seocheon.

(Video by Kim Min-chul | Video Editing by Kim Jun-hee)
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