One person has died in a landslide in southern South Korea as record rainfall drenches the region, part of a wider spell of heavy rain across East and South East Asia, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- A landslide in southern South Korea killed one person, according to the BBC.
- The region has been hit by record rainfall, the BBC reports.
- Days of heavy rain have affected large parts of East and South East Asia, according to the BBC.
A landslide in southern South Korea has killed one person as record rainfall lashed the region, according to the BBC.
The death comes as heavy rain drenched a South Korean city, with the BBC reporting record levels of rainfall in the affected area.
The BBC reports that the event is part of a broader spell of severe weather, with large swathes of East and South East Asia pummelled by days of heavy rain.
Further details on the full extent of the wider rainfall’s impact were not provided in the available reporting.
Information on the authorities’ response to the landslide was not specified in the sources available at the time of reporting.
Why it matters
Record rainfall and landslides pose serious risks to life and infrastructure in densely populated parts of Asia. The reported death and heavy rain across the region highlight the immediate dangers such conditions present to affected communities.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the landslide happen?
The landslide occurred in southern South Korea, according to the BBC.
How many people died?
One person was killed in the landslide, according to the BBC.
Is the heavy rain limited to South Korea?
No. The BBC reports that large swathes of East and South East Asia have been hit by days of heavy rain.
Timeline
- South Korea city deluged by almost a metre of rain, triggering deadly landslide
The Guardian World: Person dies after landslide hits apartment building in southern city of Geoje as torrential rains lead to power cuts and mass evacuations Torrential downpours that pounded southern parts of South Korea since Saturday have killed one person and injured four others, officials have
- Landslide in South Korea kills one as record rain lashes south
BBC World: It comes as large swathes of East and South East Asia have been pummelled by dats of heavy rain.
- Record rains drench South Korean city as landslide kills one
BBC World: It comes as large swathes of East and South East Asia have been pummelled by dats of heavy rain.