Additional 25 billion won in disaster special grants for drought and heat wave response — 16 cities and provinces, 60.75 billion won cumulative this summer
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety provided an additional 25 billion won in special grants for disaster and safety management to 16 cities and provinces on August 10, 2026 for drought and heat wave response, to be used for operating cooling shelters, monitoring people vulnerable to heat, drilling wells and securing alternative water sources.
Key facts
| Scale of support | An additional 25 billion won in special grants for disaster and safety management (16 cities and provinces) |
|---|---|
| Announcement date | August 10, 2026 (Ministry of the Interior and Safety) |
| Drought measures covered | Well drilling, riverbed excavation, securing alternative water sources, reservoir dredging |
| Heat wave measures covered | Operating cooling shelters, monitoring activities for people vulnerable to heat |
| Cumulative this summer | 30 billion won in heat wave response funds in April + 5.75 billion won in drought response funds early this month + 25 billion won this time = 60.75 billion won in total |
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The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on August 10, 2026 that it will provide an additional 25 billion won in special grants for disaster and safety management (재난안전관리특별교부세) to 16 cities and provinces in response to the prolonged drought and heat wave. The funds will be used for well drilling, riverbed excavation, securing alternative water sources and reservoir dredging in drought-affected areas, as well as for operating cooling shelters and monitoring people vulnerable to heat. The government had already provided 35.75 billion won in disaster special grants, including 30 billion won in heat wave response funds last April and 5.75 billion won in drought response funds early this month; including this additional support, disaster special grants for drought and heat wave response this summer total 60.75 billion won.
Background — why this change
Continued heat waves and insufficient rainfall have recently increased drought damage, with reservoir levels falling and difficulties in water supply mainly in some southern regions. Concerns about casualties such as heat-related illness from the prolonged heat wave also continue, and with late-season heat expected to continue for some time, sustained on-site response such as securing water in drought areas and protecting people vulnerable to heat is required. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety said it plans to manage the matter closely so that local governments can execute the disaster special grants quickly, and to keep monitoring the drought and heat wave situation. Inquiries: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Disaster Management Policy Division (044-205-5125).
Summaries below are factual notes based on government announcements and primary sources — not evaluations or opinions.
FAQ
What will this disaster special grant be used for?
It will be used mainly for drought measures such as well drilling, riverbed excavation, securing alternative water sources and reservoir dredging, and also for measures to reduce heat wave damage such as operating cooling shelters and monitoring activities for people vulnerable to heat.
How much has been provided in disaster special grants for drought and heat wave response this summer?
Adding this 25 billion won to the 30 billion won in heat wave response funds last April and the 5.75 billion won in drought response funds early this month, the total is 60.75 billion won.