Summary: North Korea takes measures to actively prevent floods

　　Xinhua News Agency, Pyongyang, August 6, report: North Korea takes measures to actively prevent floods

　　Xinhua News Agency reporter Jiang Yaping Hong Kerun

　　Since the beginning of summer, most parts of North Korea have been rainy and rainy, with heavy rains in some places, making North Korea face a serious risk of flooding this summer. In order to minimize the possible losses caused by floods, North Korea has actively adopted a series of measures.

　　The Central Organ of the Workers’ Party of Korea, “Rodong Sinmun” reported on the 6th that the rains in most parts of North Korea continued to increase due to the impact of the Meiyu front in central North Korea and the recent typhoon Hagupit, which has been released in many places. Warning of heavy rain and heavy rain. According to statistics, from August 1st to 4th, heavy rains and torrential rains of more than 200 millimeters fell in North Yellow Sea, North Yellow Sea, North Ping'an Province, Gangwon Province, and Kaicheng.

　　Due to the recent continuous heavy rain, the water level of the Datong River is approaching the warning line recently, and the North Korean Meteorological Department has issued a flood warning recently. In addition, the water level of many rivers, including the Qingchuan River, has also continued to rise, exceeding the warning level, and it is expected that the discharge will reach its maximum peak.

　　"Labor Sinmun" reported that in the face of emergency situations caused by heavy rains in many areas, North Korean party organizations at all levels actively carried out related work. The North Korean electric power department flexibly arranges power supply in areas with heavy rainfall to ensure priority supply of electricity for flood control and emergency rescue, and to provide safe power guarantee for drainage equipment.

　　The agricultural departments in various parts of North Korea also concentrated their efforts to protect farmland and crop production. According to the report, Ping An South Road attaches great importance to rural flood control and water management projects along the coast, and strives to strengthen coastal breakwaters to ensure the normal operation of drainage equipment. The South Yellow Sea Road has established close ties with relevant units to monitor rainfall in various regions in real time, and has established a flood notification mechanism for all units. South Xianjing Road investigates the dangerous elements in the flood control work one by one, and monitors the water level of the reservoir in real time, so that corresponding flood control measures can be taken according to the changes in flood conditions.

　　In the capital city of Pyongyang, the party and government administrative departments and worker groups at all levels have given full play to their enthusiasm to understand the situation on the spot and formulate practical countermeasures for flood fighting and flood prevention. Pyongyang City also dispatched several propaganda vehicles to publicize the urgency and importance of flood fighting to residents.

　　Last year, Typhoon "Lingling" caused 5 deaths and some property losses when it passed through North Korea. This year, North Korea has fully absorbed last year’s flood prevention and water management experience, and has jointly responded to heavy rains and floods through measures such as high-level attention and active participation of various regions.