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 in Geoje Island, South Gyeongsang Province, resulted in the death of one person and injuries to four others during the three-day National Liberation Day long weekend, according to The Korea Times. The torrential rain that battered the southern regions of Korea during this period recorded an impressive 815.5 millimeters of rainfall in Geoje, marking a stark contrast to the prolonged drought the region had been experiencing.
Rescue operations were ongoing as of Monday afternoon for over 20 stranded residents in Geoje, with about 100 residents of Yesol Village being evacuated due to potential landslide risks.
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