Heavy rainfall brought the first water level increase at Gangneung's primary reservoir after nearly two months of severe drought conditions. The Obong Reservoir, which provides most residential water for the eastern coastal city, recorded a storage rate of 12.1 percent Saturday morning. Weather officials confirmed this represented a 0.6 percentage point rise from Friday's measurement. The improvement followed overnight precipitation that delivered substantial amounts across Gangwon Province's coastal and mountainous areas. This marked the initial upward movement since July 23, though drought conditions persist throughout the region.
Sokcho received 140 millimeters of rain while Yangyang recorded 100 millimeters and Gangneung measured 91.5 millimeters by morning hours. The government declared a national disaster for the city on August 30 as water shortages affected daily life. President Lee Jae Myung acknowledged the rainfall's limited impact on resolving the extended dry period that began July 6. He expressed hope that residents facing water restrictions might find temporary relief from their hardships. The president pledged stronger environmental management systems to address future climate challenges.
Sokcho received 140 millimeters of rain while Yangyang recorded 100 millimeters and Gangneung measured 91.5 millimeters by morning hours. The government declared a national disaster for the city on August 30 as water shortages affected daily life. President Lee Jae Myung acknowledged the rainfall's limited impact on resolving the extended dry period that began July 6. He expressed hope that residents facing water restrictions might find temporary relief from their hardships. The president pledged stronger environmental management systems to address future climate challenges.
