Days of torrential rain in South Korea leave at least 26 dead in landslides and floods

Published July 15, 2023 10:14 AM

By HYUNG-JIN KIM
Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Days of heavy rain in South Korea have left at least 26 people dead and 10 others missing in landslides, floods and other incidents. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety says the 26 fatalities were reported on Friday and Saturday, all in the central and southeastern regions. It says torrential rains have also left 10 people missing since Tuesday and 13 others injured since Thursday. The rainfall has forced about 5,570 people to evacuate and left 25,470 households without electricity in the past several days.

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