![Citizens are moving for a transfer at Sadang Station in Seoul on the morning of the 7th after heavy snowfall during the night.[사진 = 매경DB]](https://i0.wp.com/file.mk.co.kr/meet/neds/2021/01/image_readtop_2021_26095_16101068574500970.jpg?w=820&ssl=1)
Citizens are moving for a transfer at Sadang Station in Seoul on the morning of the 7th after heavy snowfall during the night.[사진 = 매경DB]▶ Click here for a larger view
– Regarding the part where the worst commuting route was produced due to a cold wave in the Seoul area from the 6th, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced its position to reorganize the entire disaster system from the beginning by announcing an apology that “the snow removal measures were insufficient”.
In an online briefing on the afternoon of the 8th, Seo Jeong-hyup, acting authority of Seoul, said, “We deeply apologize for causing great inconvenience and concern to citizens.” I will.”
Earlier, heavy snow fell from the evening of the 6th to the morning of the 7th. Because of the snow that could not be removed in time, traffic confusion broke out on the way to work as well as on the way home, leading to criticism from citizens.
The Meteorological Agency’s forecast also predicted in the morning of the 5th that’the amount of snowfall in the metropolitan area is about 1~5cm in the morning on the 6th from 6pm to 7th. It has been announced that it will be.
–![On the afternoon of the 6th, when the heavy snow warning went into effect throughout Seoul, vehicles are stopped on the road near Dosan intersection in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. On this day, in the midst of 3.8cm of snowfall in Seoul, the snow froze and cars were unable to climb the hill, and congestion continued for several hours.[사진 = 매경DB]](https://i0.wp.com/file.mk.co.kr/meet/neds/2021/01/image_readmed_2021_26095_16101068574500971.jpg?w=820&ssl=1)
On the afternoon of the 6th, when the heavy snow warning went into effect throughout Seoul, vehicles are stopped on the road near Dosan intersection in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. On this day, in the midst of 3.8cm of snowfall in Seoul, the snow froze and cars were unable to climb the hill, and congestion continued for several hours.[사진 = 매경DB]▶ Click here for a larger view
– The city’s spraying and mobilization of snow-plowing vehicles became too late to respond to heavy snowfalls of up to 7cm per hour, and roads during the time of leaving work on the 6th became parking lots.
Then, on the morning of the 7th, the road was frozen due to the snow and cold waves that had already accumulated, causing a disruption in the operation of not only the road but also the subway.
The city announced that it will switch from briefings to preliminary snow removal measures, while introducing a snow removal detection system for areas with frequent accidents and traffic congestion, and a snow removal system that releases thermal energy when the temperature drops.
The policy is to speed up the introduction of small snow removal equipment so that snow removal agents such as calcium chloride can be quickly applied to roads and alleys where snow removal equipment is difficult to enter.
The subway is scheduled to be dispatched intensively during rush hour, and city buses are scheduled to temporarily cancel nighttime operation.
In addition, regarding the criticism that the city’s regular personnel announced on the 6th had an effect on the heavy snow storm, “The road management manager’s personnel are issued on the 8th.” “No.”
Meanwhile, with cold weather warnings in effect in most regions of the country, the strong cold is expected to continue this weekend. You should be careful about ice roads, and the atmosphere is dry, so you should be prepared for fire.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 8th, the maximum temperature during the day will be higher this weekend than during weekdays, but the wind will blow strongly and the temperature will be lower.
In particular, the northern part of the metropolitan area, Yeongseo, Gangwon, and parts of the interior of Chungcheong are expected to be below -20 degrees Celsius, while the central region and Jeonbuk are expected to record below -15 degrees Celsius.
The lowest temperature in the morning is -24 to -7 degrees, and the highest temperature in the daytime is -8 to 1 degrees, and the concentration of fine dust will show’good’ level in all areas.
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