Sancheong county has recorded nearly 800mm of rainfall since Wednesday, leading to significant destruction and increased death tolls. The nationwide death count from heavy rains rose to 14, with fears growing as 12 people remain missing. The town of Gapyeong reported two fatalities and four missing due to a landslide. Flooding has caused widespread damage, affecting thousands of residents and leading to the evacuation of close to 13,000 individuals across 14 major regions. Authorities estimate over 4,000 instances of property damage have occurred due to this natural disaster.
The nationwide death toll from heavy rainfall in South Korea has risen to 14, with fears of more deaths as 12 people remain missing since the disaster began.
Most of the deaths occurred in the southern county of Sancheong, which has seen nearly 800mm (31.5 inches) of rain since Wednesday, raising the number of deaths in the area to eight.
Flooding and landslides in various regions, including the resort town of Gapyeong, have led to extensive damages and the evacuation of 12,921 people across 14 cities.
Authorities reported the registration of 1,920 cases of flood-related damage to roads, soil, and public facilities, along with 2,234 cases affecting private properties.
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