South Korea Endures Deadly Rainfall Unseen in 200 Years

Torrential downpours lead to four fatalities, widespread flooding, and significant infrastructure damage.

Record rainfall impacted Geumsan, Chupungnyeong, and Gunsan, with some areas receiving over 130mm of rain in an hour.
The extreme weather has displaced more than 3,500 people and caused severe travel disruptions.
Victims included individuals trapped in a flooded elevator, a collapsed house, and a submerged vehicle.
Authorities have issued landslide warnings for at least 50 regions and urged residents to avoid hazardous areas.
Scientists attribute the increased frequency and severity of such weather events to climate change.