Strong floods and landslides caused by several days of continuous rain in South Korea have claimed the lives of at least 14 people. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The country's emergency management agency officially confirmed this information. Additionally, 12 people are reported missing, and search operations are ongoing.
The greatest damage was recorded in the southern and central regions. Roads, residential buildings, agricultural fields, and livestock farms were severely damaged.
In Sanchong province, 6 people died, and 7 citizens are missing. In the central Chungcheong region, an entire village has been buried underground.
In the city of Gapyeong, a landslide engulfed several houses, resulting in two fatalities. Citizens had to walk through thick mud to reach evacuation centers.
According to local media reports, approximately 10,000 people have left their homes due to the floods across the country since the beginning. More than 41,000 households were temporarily left without electricity.
President Lee Je Myong ordered the disaster-stricken areas to be declared special disaster zones on Sunday. The government quickly began recovery and assistance efforts.
Interior Minister Yun Ho-jung requested all local authorities to mobilize all available resources. Weather experts predict that the rain will stop on Sunday evening, but a strong heatwave is expected to follow.
This could complicate rescue and recovery efforts further.
