South Korea landslide kills one amid heavy rains

One person died and three others were injured when a landslide struck a residential apartment building in Geoje, a southern coastal city in South Korea. The incident occurred as heavy rains lashed the region, causing rivers to overflow and roads to become inundated.

The landslide buried the first floor of the apartment building. Rescue workers managed to pull three residents from the debris, but one succumbed to their injuries at a hospital. The heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunder and lightning, has been persistent since Saturday, with some areas recording up to 800 millimeters (31.5 inches) of rain.

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

Authorities have initiated evacuations for approximately 100 residents in Geoje due to the heightened risk of further landslides. Additionally, rescue operations are underway to assist 20 residents who were stranded in the affected area. The severe weather has disrupted traffic and left many residents isolated.

The South Korean weather agency has issued heavy rain warnings for several parts of the southern region, urging caution as the downpours continue. The widespread flooding and landslides highlight the vulnerability of communities to extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change.

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Rescue workers pulled three residents from the building, but one was later pronounced dead at a hospital.