Imjin River water level exceeds 2 meters at Pilseung Bridge; evacuation advised

Heavy rainfall since October 9th has caused the water level at Pilseung Bridge on the Imjin River in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, to surpass 2 meters. This level triggers mandatory evacuation procedures for people in areas adjacent to the river during non-flood season.

According to the Han River Flood Control Office, the water level at Pilseung Bridge, located at the northernmost part of the Imjin River, reached 2.11 meters as of 8:20 a.m. on October 10th. This marks a significant increase from the 0.30 meters recorded at the same time the previous day.

In response to the rising water levels, Gyeonggi Province and Yeoncheon County have issued evacuation advisories. These warnings are directed at individuals near the Gunnam Dam, including visitors, campers, fishermen, and residents along the riverbanks.

Authorities are also closely monitoring whether North Korea, whose territory encompasses about 60% of the Imjin River basin, is discharging water from its Hwanggang Dam. Such a discharge could lead to rapid fluctuations in the river's water level. South Korea's Gunnam Dam is designed to mitigate flood damage in the event of a large-scale water release from the North.