Heavy Rains Kill One in South Korea as Disaster Reports Reach 2,574

International · 2026-08-19 11:17:40

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Heavy rains have struck South Gyeongsang Province since the weekend, and a landslide in Geoje claimed one life, Yonhap reported. The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters has received 2,574 damage reports for the southeastern region.

Rescue operations have addressed 162 incidents, Yonhap noted. South Korean authorities have extended condolences. President Lee posted on X. Lee Jae Myung called for measures, the same outlet reported.

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