South Korea lashed by heavy rain, two dead and more than 1,000 evacuated

Reuters

Torrential rains have battered South Korea, leaving two dead and forcing more than a 1,000 people to evacuate their homes as flash floods and landslides wreak havoc.

South Korea is facing deadly consequences from intense rainfall, especially in the South Chungcheong region, where over 400 mm (15.7 inches) of rain fell within a day according to local authorities.

In the city of Gwangju, some 267 kilometres (166 miles) south of Seoul, 87 roads and 38 buildings were submerged within about two hours after torrential rain warnings were issued, according to the Yonhap News Agency.

According to the Ministry of Education, around 403 schools were closed and 166 others reported property damage due to the heavy rain.

Authorities have raised landslide alerts to the highest level as more downpours are expected.

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