SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has designated the southeastern city of Andong and four nearby towns as special disaster zones eligible for government support after heavy rains hit the region last month, a presidential spokesperson said Friday.
The designation of Andong and four towns in nearby Uiseong County came after the area was battered by heavy rains from early to late July, suffering heavy damage.
Areas designated as special disaster zones are eligible for state funding for reconstruction, while some tax cuts and discounts on utility fees are offered to residents, according to presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung.
The government plans to promptly finalize reconstruction plans for the region to help affected residents return to normalcy as soon as possible, she said.
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