Landslide in South Korea kills one as record rain lashes south
Summary
Heavy rain caused a landslide in Geoje, a city in South Korea, killing one person and injuring two others. The rain also led to flooding and travel disruptions, while similar storms affected parts of China, Japan, and the Philippines.Key Facts
- A landslide buried the first floor of an apartment building in Geoje, South Korea.
- Rescuers found three people; one died and two were injured.
- Over 400mm of rain fell overnight in Geoje, with 124.5mm in one hour, a record since 1972.
- Flooding caused road damage, suspensions of buses and waste collection, and closure of some tourist sites in Geoje.
- Residents were advised to avoid driving, stay away from riverbanks, and evacuate if needed.
- Multiple storms hit East and Southeast Asia this month, causing flooding and infrastructure damage.
- The typhoon season is expected to be stronger due to a strong El Niño starting in June, which raises global temperatures and typhoon strength.
- In Japan, heavy rains killed 10 people, caused power outages, and stranded thousands at Narita Airport.
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