South Korea landslide kills one as heavy rains sweep southern areas, media reports

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1. 28d ago

   One dead and four injured after record rainfall hits southern South Korea

   A landslide in Geoje has killed one person and injured four others as record rainfall batters southern South Korea. The region experienced over 800 mm of rain, causing floods that paralyzed Geoje and disrupted operations at major shipyards. In Geoje, the amount of precipitation falling in two days equaled an entire summer's worth of rain. Recovery efforts are currently underway in the affected areas, including Geoje and Tongyeong, where torrential rains caused widespread havoc.

   Why it matters

   The extreme precipitation occurred only days after the region suffered from a drought. This sudden shift to historic downpours increased the risk of landslides and flash flooding in southeastern provinces.

   What is confirmed

   • One person died in a landslide in Geoje.
   • Southeastern Korea received over 800 mm of rain.
   • The rainfall in Geoje over two days equaled a full summer's worth of rain.
   • Record rains disrupted work at major shipyards in Geoje.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Four people were injured during the downpour.
   • Rain wreaked havoc in Tongyeong.

   What to watch next

   • Official casualty counts from emergency services
   • Assessment of structural damage at Geoje shipyards
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. Reuters — South Korea landslide kills one as heavy rains sweep southern areas, media reports
   2. BBC — South Korea: One killed in Geoje landslide as record rains hit southern region
   3. The Hill — Heavy rains kill 1 in South Korea and flood major streets in Philippines
   4. The Korea Herald — Southeastern Korea hit by over 800 mm of rain, floods and landslides
   5. Korea JoongAng Daily — At least one dead in Geoje landslide as floods paralyze city
   6. The Korea Herald — In photos: Rain wreaks havoc in Geoje, Tongyeong
   7. The Independent — One dead as 800mm of rain brings landslides to South Korea days after drought
   8. The Guardian — Torrential rains kill one in South Korea while Philippine capital battles major flooding
   9. upi.com — Record rain disrupts work at South Korea's major Geoje shipyards
   10. Korea JoongAng Daily — Historic downpour batters southern Korea, leaving 1 dead, 4 injured
   11. The Korea Herald — Entire summer’s worth of rain fell on Geoje in just two days; recovery underway
   confidence 90%