At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea

Death toll grows from torrential rains in South Korea with thousands unable to return home

Four people have died and two are missing after four days of heavy rain as authorities warn of landslides and floodingTorrential rains that lashed South Korea for a fourth day on Saturday kept nearly 3,000 people from returning to their homes, as the death toll reached four people.Rain is forecast to last until Monday in some areas, as officials urged extreme caution against the risk of landslides and flooding, with warnings issued across most o…

South Korea launches full-scale response to severe flooding

As of Thursday morning, four people have been confirmed dead due to the severe weather, and over 5,000 residents have been evacuated

South Korea: Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rain drenches country

The record rainfall has prompted authorities to raise the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level.

Torrential rain triggers landslide on major South Korea highway

A highway was blocked by a major landslide triggered by torrential rain in South Korea on Thursday (17 July). Footage showed mud and debris covering a road as emergency crews and heavy machinery worked to clear the scene in Dangjin, South Chungcheong. Downpours resulted in record rainfall in the area and more wet weather was forecast for Thursday night, the Korea Meteorological Administration said. Around 403 schools were closed and 166 reported…

At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea

Heavy rains in South Korea have killed at least four people and forced over 1,300 to evacuate

3 Dead, Over 1,000 Evacuated As South Korea Hit By Heaviest Rain In 120 Years

At least three people were killed and more than 1,000 evacuated Thursday after South Korea was hit by torrential rains, officials said, with one region pummelled by the most rainfall per hour since full records began.