Landslide kills 1 in Geoje as torrential rain batters southern Korea
Torrential rain battered Korea's southern regions during the three-day National Liberation Day long weekend, triggering landslides, flooding and widespread damage. Geoje Island in South Gyeongsang Province was among the hardest-hit areas, recording 815.5 millimeters of rain from 9 a.m. Saturday through 11 a.m. Monday. The region had until recently been grappling with a prolonged and severe…
A landslide claimed the life of a resident in Geoje, South Korea, during the recent torrential rain that struck the southern regions of Korea over a long weekend. The National Liberation Day holiday intensified the impact, with Geoje Island in South Gyeongsang Province suffering the most severe consequences. By 9 a.m. on Saturday, Geoje had recorded 815.5 millimeters of rainfall from the previous Monday, a stark contrast to the region's previous struggles with drought.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety reported one fatality and four injuries resulting from the deluge. At approximately 4:42 a.m. on Monday, a landslide struck the ground floor of an apartment building, claiming the life of one individual and injuring two others, who are currently receiving medical attention. Rescue teams worked tirelessly on Monday afternoon to aid over 20 people trapped by flooding in various parts of Geoje, including Hoejin Village.
Additionally, about 100 residents of Yesol Village were evacuated due to fears of potential landslides. As of 4:30 a.m. on Monday, the National Fire Agency had rescued or evacuated more than 20 Geoje residents. Emergency services received more than 20 calls for assistance throughout the ordeal.
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