2023-07-16 00:12:43
South Korea is facing floods and landslides. After several days of heavy rain At least 26 people were killed and 10 were missing.
Rescuers in South Korea try to reach a car trapped in a flooded tunnel in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province. After days of heavy rain, however, it was unclear how many people were trapped inside. But it was reported that about 19 cars were in the tunnel. while across the country At least 26 people were reported dead, with 10 missing, with most of the dead in the northern mountainous region of Gyeongsang. The landslide swept away the houses.
Local media reported that It rained heavily on Saturday. Precipitation can be measured close to 300mm, while South Korea typically receives 1,000mm to 1,800mm of rainfall annually, according to the Korean Meteorological Society. Although most of the rainfall falls in the summer.
Aerial photographs from flood-hit areas show brown mud and flood waters so deep that only the roofs of houses can be seen. Thousands of people have been affected by evacuation orders issued by various local governments. And Prime Minister Han Dak-su has appealed to the military for help in rescue operations.
Yonhap news agency reported that Fire officials said the tunnel at Oseong District Cheongju Suburbs in North Chungcheong Province It was flooded too quickly for drivers and passengers to escape. One body has been confirmed dead, while nine others have been rescued.
About 6,400 residents were evacuated early Saturday morning after the Gosan Dam began to overflow. Several lowland villages near the dam and connected roads were submerged, leaving some residents trapped in their homes.
late night friday a landslide occurred Causing the train to derail in North Chungcheong Province One engineer was injured. But fortunately, the train was not carrying passengers at that time. Corel Company The country’s national rail operator. Has announced the suspension of all regular trains. and some bullet trains and said other bullet train services would be suspended.
The Korea Meteorological Agency expects more rain until Wednesday next week. Warned that the weather could pose serious danger.
Heavy rains have caused floods and landslides in many countries. including India, China and Japan in the past two weeks.
Although there are many factors that cause flooding. But scientists say a warming atmosphere caused by climate change Causing more chances of heavy rain and the warmer the weather The higher the humidity in the atmosphere.
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