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4 days ago
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Heavy rains in South Korea leave at least 17 dead and 11 others missing
Torrential rainfall that slammed South Korea for five days has left 17 people dead and 11 others missing, the government said on Sunday. One person was killed after their house collapsed during heavy rain and another person was found dead after being swept away by a swollen stream in Gapyeong, a town northeast of Seoul, according to the Interior and Safety Ministry. The ministry said 10 people were discovered dead and four others were reported missing in the southern town of Sancheong over the weekend after heavy downpours caused landslides, house collapses and flash floods there. A ministry report said that one person died in the southern city of Gwangju. It said that seven others remain missing in Gwangju, Gapyeong and elsewhere. Earlier last week, a person was also killed when their car was buried by soil and concrete after a retaining wall of an overpass collapsed in Osan, just south of Seoul, during heavy rain. Three others were found dead in a submerged car, a swollen stream and a flooded basement in southern South Chungcheong province. As of 4 pm local time on Sunday, about 2,730 people remain evacuated from their homes, the ministry report said. The rain has since stopped in most of South Korea, and heavy rain alerts have been lifted throughout the country. Since Wednesday, southern regions have received up to about 600-800 millimeters of rain, according to the ministry report. President Lee Jae Myung expressed deep sympathy to those who lost their loved ones and suffered financial damage. Lee said the government will push to designate areas hit hard it by the downpours as special disaster zones. The designation would provide them with greater financial and other recovery support from the government.
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5 days ago
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At Least 17 People Killed in Devastating Floods and Landslides Following Days of Torrential Rain
NEED TO KNOW At least 17 people have died, and 11 people have been reported missing, in floods and landslides following days of torrential rain in South Korea According to local authorities, homes have collapsed, cars and campsites have been swept away, and farmlands have been severely damaged The storms are predicted to subside by Sunday night, July 20, but the country will be hit with a heatwave later this weekAt least 17 people have died in floods and landslides following days of torrential rain in South Korea. According to reports from the BBC and Reuters, 11 people have also been reported missing across the country following the heavy rain, which began on Wednesday, July 16. Much of the damage has been focused in Gapyeong, a town northeast of Seoul known for its vacation resorts and farmlands. More than 13,000 people were evacuated from their homes amid the severe weather, and President Lee Jae-myung ordered the most devastated areas to be declared special disaster zones on Sunday, July 20, the BBC reported. Video footage and photos show landslides engulfing houses and campsites, as well as cars being swept away by the water. The country's Interior and Safety Ministry said that one person was killed on Sunday after their house collapsed during the rain, and another person was found dead after being swept away by a swollen stream, per the Associated Press. At one Gapyeong campsite, a landslide killed a man in his 40s and left two of his family members missing, as well as 24 other people stranded, fire officials told Reuters. Officials rescued one person near the campsite by using a zip line to cross a river, and another video shared by firefighters shows people being rescued by helicopter. Thousands of roads and buildings have also been damaged or submerged by the flooding, and farmlands have faced extensive damage. South of Gapyeong, an entire town was covered with earth and debris after a landslide struck on Saturday in the Chungcheong region, the outlets reported. Ten people were found dead and four others were also reported missing in the southern village of Sancheong. One person also died in the city of Gwangju, and local media outlets have reported that more than 40,000 households have lost power amid the storms. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Earlier in the week, authorities said that one person was killed when their car was buried by soil and concrete in Osan, located just south of Seoul, during a heavy downpour. Three more people were found dead in a submerged car, a swollen stream and a flooded basement in the province of South Chungcheong, according to AP. South Korean Interior Minister Yun Ho-jung asked local authorities to make use of "all available resources" as soon as possible, the BBC reported. AP reported that as of 4 p.m. local time on Sunday, more than 2,700 people were still evacuated from their homes. Much of the rain has subsided in the central and southern regions, but the northern provinces are now being hit with heavy rainfall, and more rain is expected in Seoul. According to the BBC, the rainfall is expected to end on Sunday night, and South Korea will then face a heatwave, with temperatures predicted to reach 90 degrees later this week. Read the original article on People
CTV News
5 days ago
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Heavy rains in South Korea leave 17 dead and 11 others missing
A damaged convenience store building is seen after heavy rains in Gapyeong, South Korea, Sunday, July 20, 2025. (Lee Young-hwan/Newsis via AP) SEOUL, South Korea — Torrential rains that slammed South Korea for five days have left 17 people dead and 11 others missing, the government said Sunday. One person was killed on Sunday after their house collapsed during heavy rain and another person was found dead after being swept away by a swollen stream in Gapyeong, a town northeast of Seoul, the Interior and Safety Ministry said. The ministry said 10 people were discovered dead and four others were reported missing in the southern town of Sancheong over the weekend after heavy downpours caused landslides, house collapses and flash floods there. A ministry report said that one person died in the southern city of Gwangju. It said that seven others remain missing in Gwangju, Gapyeong and elsewhere. Earlier last week, a person was also killed when their car was buried by soil and concrete after a retaining wall of an overpass collapsed in Osan, just south of Seoul, during heavy rain. Three others were found dead in a submerged car, a swollen stream and a flooded basement in southern South Chungcheong province. As of 4 p.m. on Sunday, about 2,730 people remain evacuated from their homes, the ministry report said. The rain stopped in most of South Korea on Sunday, and heavy rain alerts have been subsequently lifted throughout the country, ministry officials said. Since Wednesday, southern regions have received up to about 600-800 millimeters (24-31 inches) of rain, according to the ministry report. President Lee Jae Myung expressed deep sympathy to those who lost their loved ones and suffered financial damage due to the heavy downpours. Lee said the government will push to designate areas hit hard it by the downpours as special disaster zones. The designation would provide them with greater financial and other recovery support from the government.
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5 days ago
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Seventeen dead and 11 missing after torrential rain in South Korea
Torrential rain that battered South Korea for five days has left 17 people dead and 11 others missing, the government has said. One person was killed on Sunday after their house collapsed during heavy rain and another person was found dead after being swept away by a swollen stream in Gapyeong, a town north-east of Seoul, the Interior and Safety Ministry said. Advertisement The ministry said 10 people were discovered dead and four others were reported missing in the southern town of Sancheong over the weekend after heavy downpours caused landslides, house collapses and flash floods. A ministry report said one person died in the southern city of Gwangju. It said seven others remain missing in Gwangju, Gapyeong and elsewhere. A shop slid into floodwater after heavy rain in Gapyeong, South Korea (Lee Young-hwan/Newsis/AP) Earlier last week, a person was killed when their car was buried by soil and concrete after a retaining wall of an overpass collapsed in Osan, just south of Seoul, during heavy rain. Three others were found dead in a submerged car, a swollen stream and a flooded basement in southern South Chungcheong province. As of 4pm local time on Sunday, about 2,730 people remain evacuated from their homes, the ministry report said. Advertisement But the rain has stopped in most of South Korea and heavy rain alerts have subsequently been lifted throughout the country, ministry officials said. Since Wednesday, southern regions have received 24-31in of rain, according to the ministry report. President Lee Jae Myung expressed deep sympathy to those who lost their loved ones and suffered financial damage due to the heavy downpours. He said the government will push to designate areas hit hard as special disaster zones, which would provide them with greater financial and other recovery support. Advertisement
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5 days ago
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Heavy rains in South Korea leave 14 dead and 12 others missing
A damaged convenience store building is seen after heavy rains in Gapyeong, South Korea, Sunday, July 20, 2025. (Lee Young-hwan/Newsis via AP) SEOUL, South Korea — Torrential rains that slammed South Korea for five days have left 14 people dead and 12 others missing, the government said Sunday. One person was killed on Sunday after their house collapsed during heavy rain and another person was found dead after being swept by a swollen stream in Gapyeong, a town northeast of Seoul, the Interior and Safety Ministry said. The ministry said eight people were discovered dead and six others were reported missing in the southern town of Sancheong on Saturday after heavy downpours caused landslides, house collapses and flash floods there. A ministry report said that six people remain missing in Gapyeong and the southern city of Gwangju. Earlier last week, three people were found dead in a submerged car, and a person was also killed when their car was buried by soil and concrete after a retaining wall of an overpass collapsed in Osan, just south of Seoul, during heavy rain. As of 9 a.m. on Sunday, about 3,840 people remain evacuated from their homes, the ministry report said. The rain stopped in most of South Korea on Sunday, and heavy rain alerts have been subsequently lifted throughout the country, ministry officials said. Since Wednesday, southern regions have received up to about 600-800 millimetres (24-31 inches) of rain, according to the ministry report.
