Fatalities from South Korea’s Flooding Climb to 17
Recent heavy rains in South Korea have tragically claimed the lives of at least 17 individuals, with 11 more still unaccounted for, according to government records. These intense downpours underscore the severity of the current monsoon season.
South Korea typically braces for monsoon rains each July, and the country is generally well-prepared. However, this week’s unprecedented rainfall has left many areas grappling with the aftermath. "The intensity of the rainfall we have witnessed is among the highest on record," noted…