Death toll grows from torrential rains in South Korea with thousands unable to return home
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South Korea has been heavily impacted by torrential rains for four days, leading to the evacuation of over 7,000 people and leaving nearly 3,000 without homes. The rain, which has exceeded 500mm in some areas, has caused four fatalities and left two individuals missing. Significant damage has been reported, including 641 water-damaged buildings, 388 roads, and 59 farms. Rainfall is expected to continue until Monday, with North Korea also anticipating heavy rains in the coming days, ranging from 150 to 300mm.
Torrential rains that lashed South Korea for four consecutive days have displaced nearly 3,000 people as the death toll reached four, with warnings of further flooding.
A total of 2,816 people remain without homes following heavy rains, with the risk of landslides and flooding prompting officials to urge extreme caution.
Rainfall in South Chungcheong province has reached over 500mm, causing significant damage, including flooding of 641 buildings, 388 roads, and 59 farms.
North Korea is also expected to face heavy rains, with forecasts predicting 150-300mm of rainfall in certain areas over the next few days.
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