Moistening Rain... Pohang City Eases Wildfire Worries, Farmers Breathe a Sigh of Relief!

In Pohang City, the long-awaited rain over two days on the 22nd and 23rd has temporarily eased concerns about wildfires and drought.

On the 23rd, welcome rain is falling in the Pohang area, easing concerns about wildfires and drought.

In the Pohang area, during the two days, as of 8 a.m. on the 23rd, the average rainfall in the city area was 25.1mm, 32mm in Janggi-myeon, and 28mm in Guryongpo and Ocheon-eup.

Before the rain, a dry weather advisory was in effect, and the wildfire risk had reached its peak. However, the spring rain over the two days is expected to greatly help in alleviating drought for crops and field crops and in preventing wildfires.

Starting from the 22nd, when the rain began, all dry weather advisories issued for Pohang City were lifted, temporarily easing concerns about wildfires. As the rain soaked the leaves, making them difficult to ignite, worries about wildfire occurrences were somewhat reduced.

Farmers also breathed a sigh of relief with the spring rain during the peak planting season. Although the amount of rain was not large, spring rain is not a heavy downpour, so most of it seeps into the ground, and it contains a high amount of nitrogen, which helps plant growth and benefits field crops.

A city official said, “It is fortunate that the risk of wildfires has greatly decreased and farmers’ worries have been eased due to the rain over the two days. Because Pohang often experiences strong winds due to its geographical features, we will remain vigilant even after the rain stops and take thorough measures to prevent damage from wildfires and drought.”