South Korea landslide kills one as heavy rains sweep southern areas, media reports
One person died in a landslide in Geoje, South Korea, as heavy rains hit the southern region.
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The brief
One person died in a landslide in Geoje, South Korea, as heavy rains hit the southern region. The landslide occurred as over 800 mm of rain fell in southeastern Korea. The Korea JoongAng Daily and The Korea Herald both reported that the city of Geoje was paralyzed by floods.
The Hill, BBC and Reuters all noted that the rains caused flooding in major streets in the Philippines as well. The extent of the damage and the number of people affected are not yet clear. According to the Korea JoongAng Daily, at least one person died in the landslide.
The Korea Herald noted that the rains caused flooding in major streets in the Philippines as well.
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Sources (9)
- One dead as 800mm of rain brings landslides to South Korea days after drought The Independent · 23h ago
- In photos: Rain wreaks havoc in Geoje, Tongyeong The Korea Herald · 23h ago
- Heavy rains kill 1 in South Korea and flood major streets in Philippines AP News · 23h ago
- Heavy rains kill 1 in South Korea and flood major streets in Philippines WRAL · 23h ago
- At least one dead in Geoje landslide as floods paralyze city Korea JoongAng Daily · 23h ago
- Southeastern Korea hit by over 800 mm of rain, floods and landslides The Korea Herald · 23h ago
- Heavy rains kill 1 in South Korea and flood major streets in Philippines The Hill · 23h ago
- South Korea: One killed in Geoje landslide as record rains hit southern region BBC · 23h ago
- South Korea landslide kills one as heavy rains sweep southern areas, media reports Reuters · 23h ago
Quick answers
Where did the landslide occur?
The landslide occurred in Geoje, South Korea.
How much rain fell in southeastern Korea?
Over 800 mm of rain fell in southeastern Korea.
What other areas were affected by the heavy rains?
The heavy rains also caused flooding in major streets in the Philippines.
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