<p>South Korean authorities have recovered the bodies of thirteen individuals&nbsp;who were trapped in a tunnel flooded by heavy rain. The death toll from the continuous torrential downpours that have battered the country stands at 40 on Monday.</p>

<h2><strong>South Korea tunnel flooding: What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>Seo Jeong-il, the head of the West Cheongju fire station, said that around 15 vehicles, including a bus, were submerged in the underpass in the city&nbsp;due to the heavy rainfall on Saturday.</p>

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<p>Video footage from a dashcam showed muddy water gushing into the tunnel as one driver managed to escape.&nbsp;A second CCTV footage aired on local broadcaster MBC depicted vehicles passing through the tunnel with their wheels submerged.</p>

<p>"Our objective is to complete the drainage and search operations today," Seo informed reporters.</p>

<p>A Cheongju resident named Kong Seong-pyo, aged 60, who frequently uses the underpass, expressed frustration to Reuters, stating that the government should have restricted access to the tunnel when flooding was anticipated.</p>

<p>"I would have also died if I had been submerged. I have no words to express this frustrating feeling," Kong was quoted as saying by&nbsp;Reuters.</p>

<p>Evacuation orders have been issued by the Ministry of Interior and Safety for 8,852 individuals.</p>

<p>The ministry's data does not include those trapped in the flooded tunnel, as it is currently unclear how many people are still submerged.</p>

<p>The latest disaster in South Korea continues to wreak havoc&nbsp;despite the South Korean government's claims of preparedness against torrential rains after last year's devastating floods in Seoul.</p>

<p>Basements in the South Korean capital's&nbsp;low-lying neighbourhoods, including the predominantly affluent Gangnam district, were inundated.</p>

<h2>South Korean president remains abroad</h2>

<p>President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is currently abroad, called for a video-linked emergency meeting and expressed disappointment that some regions failed to take pre-emptive measures against the severe weather.</p>

<p>Yoon instructed Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to utilise all available resources to minimise casualties and urged the weather agency to promptly issue forecasts, as more heavy rain is anticipated in the coming days, according to his office.</p>

<p>The Korea Meteorological Administration warned that the central and southern regions of the country could receive up to an additional 300 millimetres (12 inches) of rain by Tuesday.</p>

<p>Due to concerns about landslides, track flooding, and falling rocks, Korea Railroad Corp has suspended all slow trains and some bullet trains since Saturday for safety reasons.</p>

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South Korean authorities have recovered the bodies of thirteen individuals who were trapped in a tunnel flooded by heavy rain. The death toll from the continuous torrential downpours that have battered the country stands at 40 on Monday.

South Korean authorities have recovered the bodies of thirteen individuals who were trapped in a tunnel flooded by heavy rain. The death toll from the continuous torrential downpours that have battered the country stands at 40 on Monday. South Korea tunnel flooding: What happened? Seo Jeong-il, the head of the West Cheongju fire station, said that around 15 vehicles, including a bus, were submerged in the underpass in the city due to the heavy rainfall on Saturday. Also read | South Korea flood fury leaves 31 dead, dozens missing, more 'grave' rainfall forecast Video footage from a dashcam showed muddy water gushing into the tunnel as one driver managed to escape. A second CCTV footage aired on local broadcaster MBC depicted vehicles passing through the tunnel with their wheels submerged. "Our objective is to complete the drainage and search operations today," Seo informed reporters. A Cheongju resident named Kong Seong-pyo, aged 60, who frequently uses the underpass, expressed frustration to Reuters, stating that the government should have restricted access to the tunnel when flooding was anticipated. "I would have also died if I had been submerged. I have no words to express this frustrating feeling," Kong was quoted as saying by Reuters. Evacuation orders have been issued by the Ministry of Interior and Safety for 8,852 individuals. The ministry's data does not include those trapped in the flooded tunnel, as it is currently unclear how many people are still submerged. The latest disaster in South Korea continues to wreak havoc despite the South Korean government's claims of preparedness against torrential rains after last year's devastating floods in Seoul. Basements in the South Korean capital's low-lying neighbourhoods, including the predominantly affluent Gangnam district, were inundated. South Korean president remains abroad President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is currently abroad, called for a video-linked emergency meeting and expressed disappointment that some regions failed to take pre-emptive measures against the severe weather. Yoon instructed Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to utilise all available resources to minimise casualties and urged the weather agency to promptly issue forecasts, as more heavy rain is anticipated in the coming days, according to his office. The Korea Meteorological Administration warned that the central and southern regions of the country could receive up to an additional 300 millimetres (12 inches) of rain by Tuesday. Due to concerns about landslides, track flooding, and falling rocks, Korea Railroad Corp has suspended all slow trains and some bullet trains since Saturday for safety reasons. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

South Korea rain fury: Rescuers recover 13 bodies from flooded tunnel

<p>Thousands of people began leaving their homes in South Korea after at least 31&nbsp;people lost their lives and dozens were reported missing amid flood-causing rain and landslides. Heavy rainfall in South Korea during the ongoing monsoon season has triggered widespread flooding and landslides.</p>

<h2><strong>South Korea floods: Most affected regions</strong></h2>

<p>Most of the casualties have been reported to be in the North Gyeongsang province.</p>

<p>In the most severely affected areas, "entire houses were swept away whole", one emergency responder was quoted as saying by&nbsp;Yonhap agency.</p>

<h2><strong>South Korea floods: Goesan Dam surpasses capacity</strong></h2>

<p>Early on Saturday, the Goesan Dam reportedly surpassed its capacity following which more than 6,400 residents in the central Goesan county were being evacuated. Officials said that missing people were swept away when a river overflowed in the North Gyeongsang province.</p>

<h2><strong>South Korea floods: Rescue workers&nbsp;battle difficult terrain</strong></h2>

<p>According to Yonhap, in Cheongju, North Chungcheong province, rescue workers were engaged in a difficult battle to reach dozens of cars trapped in an underground tunnel.</p>

<p>One person was found dead at the scene.</p>

<p>The water levels in the tunnel remained dangerously high, making it unclear how many individuals were still trapped inside their vehicles.</p>

<h2><strong>Death toll in South Korea flash floods likely to rise</strong></h2>

<p>Flash flooding occurred swiftly, preventing people from escaping in time, officials said.</p>

<p>Yonhap reported that the death toll is expected to increase as local government agencies assess the extent of the damage across the country.</p>

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<p>Consequently, in response to this ongoing crisis, all regular train services throughout the nation were suspended as of 2 pm (0500 GMT). However, the KTX high-speed trains were still operational, albeit with potential adjustments to their schedules, as confirmed by the Korea Railroad Corporation.</p>

<p>Due to the heavy rain and flooding, roads were closed, and trails in national parks were shut down.</p>

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<p>The Korea Meteorological Administration issued warnings for heavy rain, predicting further precipitation until upcoming&nbsp;Wednesday, stating that the weather poses&nbsp;"grave" danger.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo of South Korea urgently called on officials to take proactive measures to prevent river overflows and landslides.&nbsp;</p>

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Thousands of people began leaving their homes in South Korea after at least 31 people lost their lives and dozens were reported missing amid flood-causing rain and landslides.

Thousands of people began leaving their homes in South Korea after at least 31 people lost their lives and dozens were reported missing amid flood-causing rain and landslides. Heavy rainfall in South Korea during the ongoing monsoon season has triggered widespread flooding and landslides. South Korea floods: Most affected regions Most of the casualties have been reported to be in the North Gyeongsang province. In the most severely affected areas, "entire houses were swept away whole", one emergency responder was quoted as saying by Yonhap agency. South Korea floods: Goesan Dam surpasses capacity Early on Saturday, the Goesan Dam reportedly surpassed its capacity following which more than 6,400 residents in the central Goesan county were being evacuated. Officials said that missing people were swept away when a river overflowed in the North Gyeongsang province. South Korea floods: Rescue workers battle difficult terrain According to Yonhap, in Cheongju, North Chungcheong province, rescue workers were engaged in a difficult battle to reach dozens of cars trapped in an underground tunnel. One person was found dead at the scene. The water levels in the tunnel remained dangerously high, making it unclear how many individuals were still trapped inside their vehicles. Death toll in South Korea flash floods likely to rise Flash flooding occurred swiftly, preventing people from escaping in time, officials said. Yonhap reported that the death toll is expected to increase as local government agencies assess the extent of the damage across the country. Also watch | Torrential rain, flooding kill at least 8 in South Korea's capital Seoul | WION Climate Tracker × Consequently, in response to this ongoing crisis, all regular train services throughout the nation were suspended as of 2 pm (0500 GMT). However, the KTX high-speed trains were still operational, albeit with potential adjustments to their schedules, as confirmed by the Korea Railroad Corporation. Due to the heavy rain and flooding, roads were closed, and trails in national parks were shut down. Also read | South Korea's President Yeol makes sudden Ukraine visit to meet Zelensky The Korea Meteorological Administration issued warnings for heavy rain, predicting further precipitation until upcoming Wednesday, stating that the weather poses "grave" danger. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo of South Korea urgently called on officials to take proactive measures to prevent river overflows and landslides. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

South Korea flood fury leaves 31 dead, dozens missing, more 'grave' rainfall forecast

<p>South Korea is witnessing its longest monsoon in seven years that has triggered floods and landslides in the country. The heavy rain has left 30 people dead and 12 missing, as per officials said on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The country saw nearly half of the deaths in the past three days, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The rain has wreaked havoc since the beginning of the month.</p>

<p>Over 3,700 people have been displaced since Friday due to floods&nbsp;caused by the rain in the country's hardest-hit southern region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Korean officials have evacuated nearly 6,000 people from their homes across the country this month, out of them, 4,600 of them are staying at temporary shelters.</p>

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<p>The authorities have issued landslide warnings in 24 regions. 667 landslides have been reported so far in August.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the victims was a man in his 80s who was found dead after he was buried in a landslide with his tractor. A 61-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman were killed after their home was swallowed by a landslide.</p>

<p>The situation will worsen as Typhoon Jangmi, the season's fifth typhoon is forecast to strike the southern region from Monday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The typhoon will bring in heavy rain that will cause further damage to the flooded regions in the country.&nbsp;</p>


South Korea is witnessing its longest monsoon in seven years that has triggered floods and landslides in the country. The heavy rain has left 30 people dead and 12 missing, as per officials said on Sunday.

South Korea is witnessing its longest monsoon in seven years that has triggered floods and landslides in the country. The heavy rain has left 30 people dead and 12 missing, as per officials said on Sunday. Also read: Japan's Abe to avoid visit to war-linked shrine on 75th war anniversary: Jiji The country saw nearly half of the deaths in the past three days, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The rain has wreaked havoc since the beginning of the month. Over 3,700 people have been displaced since Friday due to floods caused by the rain in the country's hardest-hit southern region. South Korean officials have evacuated nearly 6,000 people from their homes across the country this month, out of them, 4,600 of them are staying at temporary shelters. × The authorities have issued landslide warnings in 24 regions. 667 landslides have been reported so far in August. Among the victims was a man in his 80s who was found dead after he was buried in a landslide with his tractor. A 61-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman were killed after their home was swallowed by a landslide. The situation will worsen as Typhoon Jangmi, the season's fifth typhoon is forecast to strike the southern region from Monday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The typhoon will bring in heavy rain that will cause further damage to the flooded regions in the country.

30 people die in South Korea as heavy rain trigger floods and landslides

<p>At least 21 people have died after 46 days of heavy rains in South Korea, with the country`s longest monsoon in seven years causing more flooding, landslides and evacuations on Saturday.</p>

<p>More than 3,000 people had been evacuated as of 6 a.m. local time on Saturday (2100 GMT Friday), according to Ministry of the Interior and Safety data, as rains battered the southern part of the Korean peninsula. Eleven people are missing.</p>

<p>About 100 metres (109.36 yards) of levee collapsed at the Seomjin River in the southern edge of the peninsula on Saturday and flooded the area, an official at the South Jeolla province said, with about 1,900 people evacuated in the province including about 500 from around the river.</p>

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<p>The country`s forestry agency has raised landslide warnings to its highest level in every region except the holiday island of Jeju.</p>

<p>Five homes were buried in a landslide on Friday from a mountain behind a village in Gokseong, South Jeolla province, killing five people. Three people have been rescued.</p>

<p>In neighbouring North Korea, state media KCNA reported that Premier Pak Pong Ju, the country`s third-highest ranking official, inspected flood damage to submerged fields and crops in southwest regions of the country.</p>


At least 21 people have died after 46 days of heavy rains in South Korea, with the country`s longest monsoon in seven years causing more flooding, landslides and evacuations on Saturday.

At least 21 people have died after 46 days of heavy rains in South Korea, with the country`s longest monsoon in seven years causing more flooding, landslides and evacuations on Saturday. More than 3,000 people had been evacuated as of 6 a.m. local time on Saturday (2100 GMT Friday), according to Ministry of the Interior and Safety data, as rains battered the southern part of the Korean peninsula. Eleven people are missing. About 100 metres (109.36 yards) of levee collapsed at the Seomjin River in the southern edge of the peninsula on Saturday and flooded the area, an official at the South Jeolla province said, with about 1,900 people evacuated in the province including about 500 from around the river. × The country`s forestry agency has raised landslide warnings to its highest level in every region except the holiday island of Jeju. Five homes were buried in a landslide on Friday from a mountain behind a village in Gokseong, South Jeolla province, killing five people. Three people have been rescued. In neighbouring North Korea, state media KCNA reported that Premier Pak Pong Ju, the country`s third-highest ranking official, inspected flood damage to submerged fields and crops in southwest regions of the country.

South Korea floods, landslides kill 21 as heavy rains continue

After 42 days of consecutive rains in South Korea, 14 people have lost their lives and more than 1000 people were forced out of their homes. This has been the longest monsoon in seven years.

South Korea floods: Landslides kill 14 in South Korea | Longest monsoon in 7 years

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<p>South Korea is witnessing its longest monsoon in seven years that has triggered floods and landslides in the country. 14 people have been killed and over 1,000 people have been forced to leave their homes after 42 consecutive days of rain, as per authorities said on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The rain has battered many South Asian countries like India, China, Myanmar and Thailand. Now, the rain has flooded major highways, bridges and farmlands in South Korea's capital Seoul.</p>

<p>Three New Zealanders from the same family were among the victims of the landslide. They were found dead on Monday after a landslide hit vacation cottages in Gapyeong country, northeast of Seoul.</p>

<p>According to a Gapyeong police official, the deceased were a woman believed to be 65, her 36-year-old daughter and her three-year-old grandson. The New Zealand foreign ministry is aware of the deaths and is providing consular access.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed his concerns for the record-breaking heavy rains. He urged "all-out efforts to prevent further loss of life", such as action to avert landslides and evacuate people, even in cases of little apparent danger.</p>

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<p>According to Yonhap news agency, infrastructure along the Han River in Seoul that was damaged due to floods were back in operation on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Their neighbours North Korea has warned its citizens of possible flooding. "All the sectors of the national economy... are taking steps to prevent damage from the downpour," state news agency KCNA said, saying that some areas were predicted to receive as much as half a metre (20 inches) of rain.</p>

<p>Some anonymous South Korean government officials told Yonhap that North Korea opened the floodgates of a border dam on Monday without advance notice to its neighbour.</p>

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South Korea is witnessing its longest monsoon in seven years that has triggered floods and landslides in the country. 14 people have been killed and over 1,000 people have been forced to leave their homes after 42 consecutive days of rain, as per authorities said on Tuesday.

South Korea is witnessing its longest monsoon in seven years that has triggered floods and landslides in the country. 14 people have been killed and over 1,000 people have been forced to leave their homes after 42 consecutive days of rain, as per authorities said on Tuesday. Also read: 'SOS' on the sand saves lives of three men stranded on a Micronesian island The rain has battered many South Asian countries like India, China, Myanmar and Thailand. Now, the rain has flooded major highways, bridges and farmlands in South Korea's capital Seoul. Three New Zealanders from the same family were among the victims of the landslide. They were found dead on Monday after a landslide hit vacation cottages in Gapyeong country, northeast of Seoul. According to a Gapyeong police official, the deceased were a woman believed to be 65, her 36-year-old daughter and her three-year-old grandson. The New Zealand foreign ministry is aware of the deaths and is providing consular access. South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed his concerns for the record-breaking heavy rains. He urged "all-out efforts to prevent further loss of life", such as action to avert landslides and evacuate people, even in cases of little apparent danger. Also read: Corn shortage in China? Photo ban on granaries fuels speculation According to Yonhap news agency, infrastructure along the Han River in Seoul that was damaged due to floods were back in operation on Tuesday. Their neighbours North Korea has warned its citizens of possible flooding. "All the sectors of the national economy... are taking steps to prevent damage from the downpour," state news agency KCNA said, saying that some areas were predicted to receive as much as half a metre (20 inches) of rain. Some anonymous South Korean government officials told Yonhap that North Korea opened the floodgates of a border dam on Monday without advance notice to its neighbour. (Inputs from Reuters)

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