South Korea Rainy season continues heavy rains 28 people died this month 11 people missing 9:16 on August 9
In Korea, heavy rains continue nationwide due to the influence of the rainy season front, and 28 people have been killed and 11 people have been missing since the beginning of this month due to landslides.
In South Korea, the rainy season front has caused heavy rains throughout the country this month, causing landslides and flooding of houses in various locations.
According to a summary by the Korean government at 7:30 pm on the 8th, 28 people were killed and 11 people were killed in a large area such as the suburbs of the capital Seoul and South Cholula Namdo (Jeolla). I am not sure where I am.
In addition, more than 3,100 people are forced to evacuate to local gymnasiums and meeting places.
On the 8th in Namwon (South), the embankment broke for about 100 meters, the brown muddy water flowed into the surrounding houses, and some residents were rescued by fire fighting boats.
In addition, some parts of the high-speed railway that connects Seoul to Namseong Yeosu (Yeosu) are closed, which has affected transportation.
In Korea, it is expected that heavy rain will occur mainly in the central region over the 9th, and the Ministry of Public Safety is calling for early evacuation of residents in areas where there is a possibility of landslides and areas around rivers.