China News Service, August 12th. According to Korea Broadcasting International (KBS), South Korea has been hit by heavy rains for several days. Although the rain slowed down on the 12th, as of the morning of the 12th, the heavy rains had caused 33 deaths and 9 missing. Eight others were injured.
According to reports, about 7,800 people have been affected by heavy rains, of which more than 3,000 are homeless and live in temporary shelters. In addition, more than 5,900 houses and more than 2,500 barns were damaged.
On August 8, many trails, driveways, and parking lots were flooded in Panpo Han River Park in Seoul. Days of heavy rain caused the water level of the Han River in Seoul, South Korea to soar, and some roads and parks nearby were flooded. Photo by China News Agency reporter Zeng Nai
According to reports, South Korean President Moon Jae-in emphasized on the 11th that it is necessary to promote post-disaster recovery and reconstruction as soon as possible. However, due to monsoon rains on the 14th, reconstruction work may be hindered.
According to reports, the South Korean government plans to designate additional special disaster areas as early as this week. Prior to this, seven areas in South Korea have been designated as special disaster areas, including Anseong in Gyeonggi Province, Cheorwon in Gangwon Province, Chungju, Jecheon in North Chungcheong Province, and Cheonan and Asan in South Chungcheong Province.