At least 14 individuals have tragically lost their lives in South Korea due to severe floods and landslides brought on by relentless rainfall over several days, according to information from the nation's disaster management office. Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities expressing concern that the death toll may rise, as reports indicate that 12 individuals remain unaccounted for.
Footage circulating online depicts residents navigating through thick mud in the resort town of Gapyeong, where many have sought refuge in evacuation shelters following significant damage to infrastructure, including a bridge. To the south, a village in the Chungcheon region was completely engulfed by a landslide, as captured in videos from the scene.
Since the onset of the heavy rain on Wednesday, nearly 10,000 residents have evacuated their homes, and over 41,000 households have experienced power outages, per local media updates. Though the rain has lessened in the hardest-hit southern and central regions, forecasts predict more downpours for Seoul and areas to the north.
The floodwaters have caused extensive damage to thousands of roads and buildings, alongside devastating impacts on agriculture and livestock. The south has been the worst-affected, where six fatalities and seven missing persons have been reported in Sancheong county. Additional casualties include two deaths and four missing individuals in Gapyeong, according to local authorities. Fortunately, rescue efforts have seen 63 individuals saved, while 285 have safely evacuated.
With serious landslide warnings in effect across various regions, the government has initiated a coordinated multi-agency response to handle the aftermath of this disaster.
Footage circulating online depicts residents navigating through thick mud in the resort town of Gapyeong, where many have sought refuge in evacuation shelters following significant damage to infrastructure, including a bridge. To the south, a village in the Chungcheon region was completely engulfed by a landslide, as captured in videos from the scene.
Since the onset of the heavy rain on Wednesday, nearly 10,000 residents have evacuated their homes, and over 41,000 households have experienced power outages, per local media updates. Though the rain has lessened in the hardest-hit southern and central regions, forecasts predict more downpours for Seoul and areas to the north.
The floodwaters have caused extensive damage to thousands of roads and buildings, alongside devastating impacts on agriculture and livestock. The south has been the worst-affected, where six fatalities and seven missing persons have been reported in Sancheong county. Additional casualties include two deaths and four missing individuals in Gapyeong, according to local authorities. Fortunately, rescue efforts have seen 63 individuals saved, while 285 have safely evacuated.
With serious landslide warnings in effect across various regions, the government has initiated a coordinated multi-agency response to handle the aftermath of this disaster.
