Incheon Flooding Traps Workers; Heavy Rain Causes Widespread Damage

Incheon experienced significant disruptions due to heavy rainfall, with numerous reports of flooding and related damage. The Incheon Fire Department received 16 reports of flood damage between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on July 9, with road submersion accounting for the majority of incidents.

One notable rescue operation occurred in Unyeon-dong, Namdong-gu, where firefighters successfully extricated two workers trapped inside a warehouse. The workers were unable to evacuate as the road rapidly flooded around them. Emergency services subsequently secured the affected road.

Other areas in Namdong-gu, including Dorim-dong, Gojan-dong, and Nonhyeon-dong, also reported road flooding. Additionally, a "rabbit hole" under the Gyeongin Expressway in Jakjeon-dong, Gyeyang-gu, was submerged, leading to traffic restrictions.

The Korea Meteorological Administration issued heavy rain advisories for the southern and northern parts of Incheon, forecasting potential rainfall of over 60 millimeters in three hours or 110 millimeters over a 12-hour period.