The Chinese Embassy issued a reminder that 41 people were killed and tens of thousands of people were evacuated from the South Korean rainstorm | Accident | South Korea
On the 17th local time, the Central Disaster Safety Countermeasure Headquarters and Fire Department of South Korea reported that heavy rainfall in South Korea has caused 41 deaths, 9 missing, and 34 injured. 10765 people have been temporarily evacuated nationwide, and more than 1000 facilities have been damaged. The number of deceased and missing persons has reached its highest level since 2011.
According to Yonhap News Agency, in the case of a flooded underground lane in Wusongyi, Chungcheongbuk do, rescue teams discovered another body at around 20:10 on the same day, increasing the number of fatalities to 14. The rescue team found the bodies of 5 victims of the accident on that day. At around 8:40 on the 15th, the second underground lane of Gongping in Wusongyi was flooded, trapping 17 vehicles. The South Korean State Adjustment Office stated that it has started monitoring the accident and identifying the cause.
The Chinese Embassy in South Korea issued a reminder on the 17th that heavy rainfall may continue in the near future. The embassy hereby reminds Chinese citizens in South Korea to closely monitor weather changes, timely check meteorological forecasts and various warning information, and minimize or avoid traveling under adverse weather conditions; Pay attention to travel safety, conduct vehicle inspections before driving, and try to avoid high-risk areas such as riverbanks, low-lying areas prone to flooding, and geological hazard points; Pay attention to residential safety, be familiar with surrounding shelters, and in case of emergency, please take shelter promptly and call for help.