South Korea Landslide Kills One Amid Heavy Rains

One person died and three were injured after a landslide struck a residential apartment building in Geoje, South Korea, amid heavy rainfall battering the country's southern regions. The incident occurred on August 17th, according to media reports.

The landslide inundated the first floor of the apartment complex in Geoje, a city located in the South Gyeongsang province. Rescue workers managed to extract three residents from the debris. However, one of the rescued individuals was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

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The landslide struck a residential apartment building in Geoje, burying the first floor.

South Korea's meteorological agency issued warnings for heavy rain across southern areas, where some locations have received up to 800mm of precipitation since August 15th, accompanied by thunder and lightning. In Geoje, overflowing rivers and inundated roads disrupted traffic, leaving many residents stranded.

Authorities reported that approximately 100 residents in Geoje were evacuated due to the risk of further landslides. Additionally, rescue operations were underway for 20 residents trapped in the affected area. The Ministry of Safety confirmed these actions on August 17th.

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Around 100 residents in Geoje were being evacuated due to the risk of further landslides, while authorities were rescuing 20 residents stranded in the area.