Torrential Rains Paralyze Parts of South Korea, Thousands Displaced Amid Rising Flood Risks
Relentless rains continued to batter South Korea for a fourth consecutive day on Saturday, preventing nearly 3,000 residents from returning to their homes and submerging livestock in deep floodwaters. Authorities reported four fatalities and two people still missing.
The interior ministry confirmed that as of 6 a.m. Saturday, 2,816 individuals remained displaced out of more than 7,000 who had been evacuated earlier due to the severe weather. Warnings for floods and landslides remain in effect across most of the country, with rainfall expected to continue through Monday.
In Seosan, South Chungcheong province, over 500 mm (20 inches) of rain has fallen since Wednesday—a record for the region. Flooded farms in the area have left cows struggling to stay above water, highlighting the extent of the disaster.
Damage assessments show that more than 641 buildings, 388 roads, and 59 farms have been affected by the storm so far. Rain is also forecast for North Korea, with state media predicting up to 300 mm (12 inches) of rainfall in certain remote areas between Sunday and Tuesday.
