Heavy rain caused flooding in Hwajeon-dong, Goyang-si, leaving residents to clean and dry their belongings throughout the holiday [1].
The flooding highlights a recurring vulnerability in the Gyeonggi Province region, as this specific area suffered similar inundation last year [1].
Water began entering homes during the night earlier this week [1]. In some residences, the water level rose to approximately shin height [1]. Reporter Lee Soo-bin said one room reached that level, which typically corresponds to 30 to 40 cm [1].
The impact on daily life was immediate. Some residents said they spent the night sleeping on mats in the corners of their rooms to avoid the rising water [1].
Following the storm, the community focused on recovery efforts. Residents spent the holiday removing water, and using dehumidifiers to save their property [1]. The recurring nature of these floods has left locals dealing with the same cleanup process for the second consecutive year [1].
Local reports indicate that the strong rainstorm overwhelmed the area's current drainage capacity [1]. Residents continue to work on restoring their homes while the region monitors further weather warnings [1].
“Water level inside the flooded room rose to approximately shin height.”
The repeat flooding in Hwajeon-dong suggests that previous mitigation efforts following last year's storms were insufficient. The fact that water consistently reaches interior living spaces during heavy rain indicates a systemic drainage failure or a geographical vulnerability that requires long-term infrastructure investment rather than temporary cleanup.
