South Korea landslide kills one as heavy rains sweep southern areas

A landslide in Geoje, South Gyeongsang province, South Korea, claimed the life of a 70-year-old man and injured three others, according to media reports released on Monday. The disaster was triggered by torrential rainfall that swept through the southern region over the weekend, with some areas receiving up to 800mm (31.5 inches) of rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning.

Rescue teams managed to pull three residents from the affected residential apartment building, but one of them succumbed to their injuries at a nearby hospital. The landslide caused the first floor of the building to be engulfed.

South Korea's weather agency had issued heavy rain warnings for various parts of the southern region, where the excessive rainfall had led to overflowing rivers, inundated roads, and disrupted traffic. Around 100 residents in Geoje were evacuated due to the potential for additional landslides, while authorities were working to rescue 20 others who were stranded in the area.