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Typhoon No. 10, ‘High Sun’, escaped into the sea north of Gangneung on the afternoon of the 7th. Typhoon No. 8 hit the Korean peninsula three times in less than two weeks, since Typhoon No. 8 ‘ Babi ‘on the 27th of last month to No. 9’ Mysak ‘and High Sun. This is the fourth time this year, including Typhoon No. 5, ‘Rose’, which landed in the Gyeongnam region via Jeju on the 10th of last month.
As typhoons arrive every 5-6 days, the Korean peninsula is repeating a vicious cycle leading to damage recovery, preparation for the next typhoon, and damage again. After the longest rainy season that caused massive flood damage, people are getting tired of the typhoon arriving without even breathing in a situation where the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) is spreading again.
The eighth Typhoon ‘Babi’, which headed north into the West Sea on the 26th and 27th of last month, brought heavy rain and winds to the Korean Peninsula. In particular, during the period when the typhoon’s power was strongest, it passed through Jeju, and damage continued in various locations in Jeju. Traffic lights and street trees that could not overcome the strong winds hit the road, and there were also dizzying accidents, such as broken shop glass doors and falling signs. It was fortunate that the damage was reduced when the typhoon passed through the sea further than expected.
After Typhoon Barbie passed, restoration work began in the affected area. However, the recovery was slow compared to the sweat of local residents and volunteers. To make matters worse, as another typhoon was forecast northward, the restoration work turned into typhoon prep work. Not only Jeju, but also on the coast of Busan and Gyeongnam, which is fortified as the typhoon landing area, a small fishing boat that was moored in the harbor was evacuated ashore, and the uncomfortable view of the ship occupying the road and parking rather than a vehicle.
On the second and third days after a week after Barbie scratched herself, Typhoon Mysak No. 9 passed Jeju and landed on the west coast of Busan. Despite the preparation, the right side of the typhoon, which is said to have had the most damage, in other words, Busan and North Gyeongsang Province, located in the Dangerous Circle, were directly hit. A woman in her 60s, who was injured by a broken window, died when a strong wind swept through the moving car. Water pumps spilled over the east coast of Gangwon, causing victims to appear one after another, and flooding of farmland, fruit trees and damage continued across the country.
With a terrifying momentum that seemed to devour the world, restoration work began without fail on the back of the typhoon. The scene where volunteers gathered and soldiers were mobilized to add strength was also repeated. At the same time, news of another typhoon broke, and in areas located along the expected path of the typhoon, we had to work hard to minimize the damage.
Hisun arrived on the 7th, 4 days after Maissac penetrated half of the Korean peninsula. The tall ship landed in the South Ulsan Sea and headed north along the east coast. On the east coast of Gyeongnam and Gangwon province, the damage suffered by Maisak was left powerless in the face of the tall ship that arrived with no time to recover.
No matter how well you prepare, unexpected damage will occur one after another when a typhoon with great power passes. Restoration work was resumed in the area where the high line passed. Due to the anxiety that follows, residents are concerned about Typhoon No. 11 “Glow” and No. 12 “dolphin”, which have not yet occurred.
The Meteorological Administration warned that “typhoons may continue until the end of October as sea levels rise due to extreme weather,” but said “typhoons that could hit the Korean peninsula will not be created in the next five days.” .
Can we break the “readiness-recovery-damage” link this time?
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