Record-breaking storms devastated southern South Korea this week as residents scrambled to repair damage before additional downpours arrive. Gwangju recorded 426.4 millimeters of precipitation within one day, Thursday, marking the city's heaviest rainfall since measurements began. Flood waters destroyed businesses and collapsed building floors while residents waded through debris-filled streets. Traditional markets in Dangjin suffered similar destruction when waist-deep currents submerged vendor stalls and shops. Cleanup teams from military units, government offices and volunteer groups assisted shopkeepers who worked to salvage undamaged merchandise.
The storms claimed four lives and left two people missing across the affected regions. Emergency officials evacuated more than 5,600 residents from 59 municipalities as waters rose throughout the area. Weather forecasters predict additional rainfall totaling 300 millimeters will strike southern and central provinces through Saturday. Displaced families remain unable to return home due to unsafe conditions and mobility challenges. Recovery workers continue disinfecting flooded rural houses while removing contaminated materials from damaged neighborhoods.
The storms claimed four lives and left two people missing across the affected regions. Emergency officials evacuated more than 5,600 residents from 59 municipalities as waters rose throughout the area. Weather forecasters predict additional rainfall totaling 300 millimeters will strike southern and central provinces through Saturday. Displaced families remain unable to return home due to unsafe conditions and mobility challenges. Recovery workers continue disinfecting flooded rural houses while removing contaminated materials from damaged neighborhoods.
