SEOUL, September 04 (AJP) - Amid a severe drought, the city of Gangneung and its surrounding region in Gangwon Province have been forced to implement drastic water conservation measures.
According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the Obong Reservoir, the primary water source for the area, has seen its water levels drop to critical lows. In response, the city has closed 47 public restrooms and suspended operations at three swimming pools.
To combat the crisis, the government has mobilized a total of 112 vehicles and pieces of equipment, including 71 fire trucks and four military water tankers, to shuttle water to the reservoir. Additionally, officials have stockpiled 1.41 million bottles of water for residents, with supplies being delivered to schools and senior care facilities.
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