Rising Han River Water Levels and Increased Dam Discharges... Road Closures Across the City
Complete Suspension of Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School Attendance in Seoul
IT Industry Recommends 'Work from Home'
On the morning of the 6th, when Typhoon Hinnamnor, the 11th typhoon, made landfall, waves crashed over Marine City in Haeundae-gu, Busan. Photo by Yonhap News
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Juri] Due to the impact of Typhoon Hin Nam No, the water level of the Han River has risen and dam discharge has increased, leading to road closures in various locations.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that from 3:50 a.m. on the 6th, vehicle traffic in both directions on Olympic-daero between Gayang Bridge and Dongjak Bridge will be completely restricted.
Earlier, from 12:35 a.m., traffic in both directions on the ramp at Yeoui Lower IC on Olympic-daero near Hangang Bridge was restricted as the Han River water level exceeded 4.75 meters.
The Yeoui Upper IC on Olympic-daero has been closed since 11:45 p.m. the previous day.
Additionally, at 12:37 a.m. on the same day, traffic on the Nodle-ro ramp heading toward Seongsan Bridge was restricted.
At 10:30 p.m. the previous day, as the water level at Wolgye 1 Bridge on Jungnangcheon exceeded the control level of 15.83 meters, the entrance ramp to Dongbu Expressway (Surak Underpass to Seongdong Bridge) was fully closed, and at 9:51 p.m., two-way traffic on Jamsu Bridge was limited.
Some sections of the underpass road on Yangjaecheon-ro (between KT Research and Development Headquarters and Yangjae Reborn Tower 1 Complex, and between Olympia Building and Forestville Apartments) were also closed from 1:35 p.m. the previous day due to rising water levels.
On the morning of the 6th, under the influence of Typhoon No. 11 'Hinnamnor', a signboard of a store in Haeun-dong, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, has fallen. Photo by Yonhap News
Kindergartens and elementary and middle schools in the Seoul area have completely suspended in-person classes for the entire day on the 6th. Whether high schools hold classes is left to the discretion of the school principals.
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, kindergartens and elementary schools decided to close collectively due to concerns for student safety. At the same time, the Seoul Office of Education formed a Situation Management Task Force and initiated an emergency work system to prepare for the typhoon. The task force inspects ▲pre-checks of disaster-vulnerable facilities ▲removal of risk factors ▲safety measures for facilities and adjustments to academic operations.
On the morning of the 6th, when Typhoon Hinnamnor, the 11th typhoon, made landfall, a roadside tree was fallen on a street in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do. Photo by Yonhap News
The IT industry has also recommended working from home. According to the industry on the 6th, Kakao announced a company-wide remote work recommendation on the afternoon of the 4th and supported infrastructure such as delivery of work-related equipment. For the Jeju office, it announced a ban on commuting until the 6th due to the widespread impact of the typhoon across Jeju.
Naver has also recommended company-wide remote work. Since July, Naver has been implementing the 'Type R' work system based on remote work and the 'Type O' system, which requires office attendance at least three days a week.
Meanwhile, Typhoon Hin Nam No is currently moving northward at 33 km/h about 120 km south of Seogwipo. The central pressure is 940 hPa (hectopascal), and the maximum wind speed is 169 km/h.
The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that strong rain of 5 to 20 mm per hour and very strong winds with maximum gusts around 110 km/h will occur nationwide.
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