Up to 7cm of Snow Expected Tomorrow... Seoul City Mobilizes Full Snow Removal Efforts

Snow Removal Level 2 Starting Today at 11 PM

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it will activate an emergency response system for snow removal as the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts 2 to 7 cm of snow in the Seoul metropolitan area, including Seoul, from 00:00 to 15:00 on the 26th.

In particular, with the ongoing severe cold below freezing and heavy snowfall expected from early morning on the 26th, snow removal level 2 will be issued from 23:00 on the 25th, and Seoul city, autonomous districts, and related organizations will enter an emergency duty system to prepare for heavy snowfall.

Through CCTVs installed along the snowfall movement path in the West Sea region, signs of snowfall will be detected in advance, and snow removal equipment will be pre-positioned before snow falls in Seoul. Snow removal agents will be sprayed in advance, and a total of 9,405 personnel and 1,394 snow removal vehicles will be deployed to fully respond to prevent any inconvenience to citizens caused by the snowfall.

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Snow removal supplies and equipment have been replenished in snow removal boxes placed in alleyways and steep slopes so that anyone can easily use them. Since heavy snow is forecasted, citizens are also asked to participate in clearing snow in front of their homes and stores.

Additionally, following the issuance of snow removal level 2, all subway and city bus lines will extend their peak dispatch times by 30 minutes during commuting hours on the 26th.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government urges special caution regarding traffic and pedestrian safety, such as securing sufficient safety distance while driving and preventing falls, in preparation for road icing due to the forecasted severe cold below freezing and heavy snowfall.

Choi Jin-seok, Director of the Seoul Safety General Office, said, “Seoul will mobilize all available personnel and equipment to fully carry out snow removal operations in preparation for this heavy snowfall,” adding, “We ask citizens to use public transportation rather than private cars for their commute, and pedestrians to wear wide-soled sneakers or hiking boots to prevent slipping, avoid putting their hands in pockets while walking on icy roads, and wear insulated gloves.”