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Deadly Floods Force Evacuations in South Korea's Seosan

7/18/2025

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Devastating rainfall swept through South Korea from July 16-17, 2025, claiming at least four lives and forcing over 1,000 residents to evacuate, especially in South Chungcheong Province. Seosan experienced a staggering 114.9 mm of rain in just one hour, triggering floods, landslides, and school closures, while authorities scrambled to restrict road access and issue urgent heavy rain warnings.

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Devastating rainfall swept through South Korea from July 16-17, 2025, claiming at least four lives and forcing over 1,000 residents to evacuate, especially in South Chungcheong Province. Seosan experienced a staggering 114.9 mm of rain in just one hour, triggering floods, landslides, and school closures, while authorities scrambled to restrict road access and issue urgent heavy rain warnings.