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2022 South Korea floods information


2022 South Korea floods
Date8 August 2022
LocationSouth Korea
Typeflooding
Deaths9
Non-fatal injuries0

On 10 August 2022, the Han River swelled due to torrential rain.

On 8 August 2022, large scale floods hit the capital of South Korea, Seoul, especially Gangnam District and surrounding areas. It was preceded by the highest rainfall in 80 years.[1] 2,800 buildings were damaged and at least 9 people were killed.[2] 163 people in Seoul were made homeless.[3] 50 cities and towns were issued with landslide warnings.[4] Power cuts were widespread.[5] President Yoon Suk-yeol warned the public of more rainfall.[6] The highest recorded rainfall was 17 inches (43cm) Seoul's Dongjak district.[7]

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  2. ^ Roh, Joori (10 August 2022). "Torrential rain lessens in S.Korean capital amid heavy flood damage". Reuters. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  3. ^ "South Korea's capital Seoul hit with serious floods – CBBC Newsround". Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Seoul floods: Roads turn to rivers in South Korea, leaving at least eight dead". ITV News. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Eight dead as floods submerge streets of Seoul". BBC News. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Several people dead amid record floods in South Korea". euronews. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Seoul floods: At least eight killed after record rainfall in South Korean capital". Sky News. Retrieved 10 August 2022.

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