South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has officially declared
Gangneung, located in Gangwon Province, a national disaster zone
due to the intensifying drought, the presidential office announced
on Saturday, Azernews reports.
Following the declaration, President Lee directed the relevant
government agencies to take immediate action and implement disaster
response measures.
In a meeting held in the drought-stricken city, where residents
are currently experiencing water shortages, Lee emphasized the
urgency of the situation. He ordered the mobilization of 50 fire
trucks, which will deliver an additional 2,000 tons of water daily
to the affected areas in an effort to alleviate the crisis.
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