Heavy rainfall forces thousands into shelters in South Korea. Image: Le Monde.
(The Post News)– South Korea’s heavy rainfall crisis has displaced over 5,000 people, who have been forced into shelters, as the rain claims its fourth victim and causes widespread damage to property and infrastructure.
Warnings for heavy rain are still in place for western and southern South Korea, with the weather service urging extreme caution due to the risk of landslides and flooding. Record rainfall of over 400 mm has been reported in some southern areas, including Gwangju, within the past 24 hours.
The death toll currently stands at four, with one person still unaccounted for. The fatalities include two people trapped in flooded cars, one person who died in a flooded basement, and a driver killed by a collapsing roadside wall in Osan.
President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the need for improved disaster preparedness and response, stating that while natural disasters can’t be entirely prevented, better anticipation and warning systems could minimize damage. He criticized the response to the current situation, citing cases where lives were lost due to inadequate measures, and called for a full deployment of resources.
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