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Damage mounts in South Korea as torrential rains enter fourth day
SOUTH KOREA, JUL 19 – The ongoing summer monsoon caused record rainfall, leading to flooding, landslides, 7,000+ evacuations, and widespread infrastructure damage across South Korea, officials said.
- After four days of nonstop rain, South Korea endured floods, with at least five dead and more than 7,000 evacuated.
- Since Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Seosan logged 558.6 millimeters of rain, followed by over 700 millimeters in parts of South Gyeongsang between Wednesday and Saturday.
- Meanwhile, the National Fire Agency reported 729 public infrastructure damage cases, including flooded roads, landslides, and collapsed river facilities, and issued a nationwide firefighting mobilisation order.
- The Korea Baseball Organization said the KIA Tigers vs NC Dinos and SSG Landers vs Doosan Bears games were canceled, and the league noted the significant impact on the season.
- Storms are predicted to subside by Sunday night, July 20, but a heatwave will follow, and authorities warn of up to 250 millimeters more rain.
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