President Lee Jae Myung designates Tongyeong as special disaster zone
Government to provide support following heavy rainfall in South Gyeongsang Province
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President Lee Jae Myung has declared the city of Tongyeong a special disaster zone to facilitate government recovery efforts following severe torrential rains that struck South Gyeongsang Province last month.
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More than 800 millimeters of rain fell in South Gyeongsang Province late last month, causing significant damage.
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has designated the whole southeastern city of Tongyeong as a special disaster zone eligible for government support after torrential rains battered the region, a presidential spokesperson said Friday.
The government plans to step up recovery efforts following extreme torrential rains hitting the city and adjacent regions, presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said in a written briefing.
Late last month, the president designated parts of the city and neighboring Geoje city as special disaster zones, which are eligible for state funding for reconstruction, while some tax cuts and discounts on utility fees are offered to residents.
More than 800 millimeters of rain pounded South Gyeongsang Province, including Tongyeong and Geoje, late last month.
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- What is the total estimated cost of the reconstruction efforts?
