S. Korea Floods: 2 Dead, 1,000 Evacuated

 

SEOUL – Torrential rains battered South Korea on Thursday, killing two people and forcing over 1,000 evacuations as record-breaking downpours triggered landslides and submerged cities.

Key Developments

Record Rainfall: South Chungcheong region saw over 400mm (15.7 inches) of rain since Wednesday – the highest in decades.

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Major Flooding: In Gwangju, 87 roads and 38 buildings flooded within two hours of rain alerts.

Landslide Alerts: Chungcheong and other regions issued highest-level warnings as soils destabilized.

School Closures: 403 schools shut; 166 properties damaged nationwide.

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Emergency Response

Rescue teams deployed boats to evacuate trapped residents, while the Interior Ministry activated disaster protocols. "We’re prioritizing vulnerable areas and landslide-prone zones," a Safety Ministry official stated.

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Ongoing Threat

The Korea Meteorological Administration warned of more heavy rain overnight, with flash floods likely in low-lying areas. The deluge echoes deadly 2022 floods that killed 11 in Seoul.

 

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