Torrential rains in southern South Korea killed one person and injured four after a landslide, the Guardian reported, which also reported major flooding in the Philippine capital.
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Key facts
- More than 800mm of rain was recorded in the South Korean city of Geoje.
- The deluge triggered a landslide that killed one person.
- Four others were injured in the downpours, officials confirmed.
- Heavy rains were recorded across South Gyeongsang province.
- The Guardian also reported that the Philippine capital was battling major flooding.
Torrential downpours that pounded southern parts of South Korea have killed one person and injured four others, officials have confirmed, according to the Guardian.
Heavy rains were recorded across South Gyeongsang province, including the city of Geoje, where an 800-mm deluge triggered a landslide, the interior and safety ministry said.
The landslide in Geoje was responsible for the single confirmed death, according to the report, while four other people sustained injuries in the storms.
The Guardian also reported that the Philippine capital was battling major flooding, though further details on that situation were not provided in the source.
The Guardian reported the South Korean figures based on confirmation from the country’s interior and safety ministry.
Why it matters
Heavy rainfall can trigger landslides and flooding with little warning, posing risks to life in affected areas of Asia.
Frequently asked questions
How much rain fell in Geoje, South Korea?
More than 800mm of rain was recorded in the city of Geoje, according to the Guardian, citing the interior and safety ministry.
How many people were killed or injured in South Korea?
One person was killed by a landslide triggered by the deluge, and four others were injured, officials confirmed.
What was happening in the Philippines?
The Philippine capital was battling major flooding at the same time as the South Korean downpours, according to the Guardian.
Timeline
- Torrential rains kill one in South Korea while Philippine capital battles major flooding
The Guardian World: More than 800mm of rain was recorded in the South Korean city of Geoje, which triggered a landslide that killed one person Torrential downpours that have pounded southern parts of South Korea have killed one person and injured four others, officials have confirmed. Heavy rains ha