Southeastern Korea Hit by Torrential Rains, Floods, and Landslides

Southeastern Korea hit by nearly 800 mm of rain, floods and landslides

After weeks of drought, torrential rain has triggered flooding and landslides across southeastern South Korea, with nearly 800 millimeters falling in parts of South Gyeongsang Province since Saturday. At least one person was killed, two others suffered minor injuries, and hundreds of residents were evacuated as roads flooded and landslides disrupted transportation. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Geoje received 782.5 mm of rain from midnight Saturday through 6 a.m. Monday,

By The Korea Herald