Four dead as South Korea lashed by torrential rain, displacing thousands
Summary
Torrential rain in South Korea has led to the deaths of four people, with two more missing and thousands forced to evacuate. The ongoing downpour has caused widespread damage, with authorities expecting more rain and warning of potential landslides and floods.Key Facts
- Four people have died due to heavy rain in South Korea.
- At least two people are missing because of the floods.
- The rain has lasted four days, with more expected, possibly reaching 250mm (9.8 inches) by Saturday.
- Over 7,000 people were evacuated, and more than 2,800 are still away from their homes.
- A single province received more than 500mm (almost 20 inches) of rain since Wednesday.
- 40% of the annual average rainfall fell in just four days in some areas.
- Infrastructure damage includes 729 incidents, like flooded roads and collapsing river systems.
- Private properties also suffered damage, with over 1,000 cases, including flooded buildings and farmlands.
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