Four people have died and more than 1,300 have been evacuated as torrential rains hit South Korea, prompting the government to issue its highest disaster alert, BBC reported.
Among the victims were two elderly men, a man killed by a collapsed wall, and one who suffered cardiac arrest. Seosan, the worst-hit city, saw over 400mm of rain in just 12 hours — a level described as a once-in-a-century event.
Authorities have warned of ongoing risks from landslides and flash floods and urged people to avoid riverbanks and underground spaces. While rains are expected to ease, forecasters warn of possible heatwaves next week, according to BBC.
