Recent rains in North Korea flooded thousands of houses and vast farmland, state media says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Recent rains in North Korea flooded thousands of houses and vast farmland, state media says

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The recent heavy rains in northwestern North Korea flooded thousands of houses and a vast extent of farmland and left many residents homeless and living in makeshift tents, North Korea’s state media reported Wednesday. North Korea earlier said more than 5,000 people stranded in Sinuiju city and Uiju town were rescued by airlift and other evacuation work after Saturday’s rains caused a river on the Chinese border to swell. Kim earlier said North Korea’s emergency response agency and the Ministry of Public Security didn’t know the exact populations of the flood-battered areas, so the number of people rescued was much larger than expected. Kim ordered urgent steps to supply flood victims with materials stockpiled for disaster relief and asked Politburo members to visit displaced people living in tents to console them and observe their living conditions, KCNA said.

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Heavy rainstorms killed 11 people and left 14 others missing in northeastern Chinese city
4 months ago

Heavy rainstorms killed 11 people and left 14 others missing in northeastern Chinese city

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Heavy rainstorms that swept a city in northeast China this week killed 11 people and left 14 others missing, while causing more than $1 billion in damages, state media reported Friday. State broadcaster CCTV said an officer who was trying to save lives was one of the people who died in the city of Huludao in Liaoning province. …

North Korean leader says thousands of flood victims will be brought to capital for temporary care
4 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korean leader says thousands of flood victims will be brought to capital for temporary care

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea will not seek outside help to recover from floods that devastated areas near the country’s border with China, leader Kim Jong Un said as he ordered officials to bring thousands of displaced residents to the capital to provide them better care. The agency gave Kim its typical effusive praise, saying the visit showed his …

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Landslides and flooding have killed more than 150 people around China in the past two months as torrential rainstorms batter the region. The early Saturday morning disaster destroyed homes and killed at least seven people in the village of Ridi, state broadcaster CCTV said in an online report. An annual government report on climate said last month that …

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Landslides and flooding have killed …

North Korean leader accuses South Korea of a smear campaign over floods and hints at rejecting aid
4 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korean leader accuses South Korea of a smear campaign over floods and hints at rejecting aid

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused South Korea’s “rubbish” media of tarnishing the North’s image by allegedly exaggerating the death tolls from recent floods that hit the country’s northwest region, and hinted that he would refuse Seoul’s offer for aid. Kim made the comments Friday during a visit to an air force helicopter unit, where …

North Korean leader accuses South Korea of a smear campaign over floods and hints at rejecting aid
4 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korean leader accuses South Korea of a smear campaign over floods and hints at rejecting aid

The Independent  

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Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia

Associated Press  

In India and China, torrential rains have killed more than 250 people in the past week. India: 201 dead, nearly 200 missing Heavy rains sent torrents of mud and water through tea estates and villages in Kerala state in southern India early Tuesday, destroying bridges and flattening houses. North Korea: Damage, but no information on deaths The tropical storm also …

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a devastating week across Asia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a devastating week across Asia

LA Times  

Rescuers use a small boat to evacuate villagers trapped by floodwaters in Jingtang village in southern China’s Hunan province. India: 201 dead, nearly 200 missing Heavy rains sent torrents of mud and water through tea estates and villages in Kerala state in southern India early Tuesday, destroying bridges and flattening houses. North Korea: Damage, but no information on deaths The …

China reports 7 more deaths from torrential rains brought by tropical storm, raising toll to 22
4 months, 3 weeks ago

China reports 7 more deaths from torrential rains brought by tropical storm, raising toll to 22

The Independent  

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5,000 rescued from flooding in North Korea, state media says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

5,000 rescued from flooding in North Korea, state media says

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — More than 5,000 people isolated by flooding in northwestern North Korea were rescued by airlift and other evacuation work after heavy summer rains caused a river on the Chinese border to swell, state media reported Monday. Summer floods in North Korea often cause serious damage to farmlands due to poor drainage, deforestation and dilapidated infrastructure. Kim …

5,000 people rescued from flooding in North Korea in evacuation efforts led by Kim, report says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

5,000 people rescued from flooding in North Korea in evacuation efforts led by Kim, report says

The Independent  

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North Korea mobilises military for flood rescue
4 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea mobilises military for flood rescue

Al Jazeera  

North Korea has deployed military helicopters to bring thousands of people stranded in a flood-hit zone to safety. The Korean Central News Agency reported on Monday that leader Kim Jong Un “personally guided” a military rescue – comprising 10 helicopters and naval lifeboats – shaking the hands of the pilots “one by one”. However, Kim also reprimanded officials for their …

Deaths rise in wake of flood disasters
5 months ago

Deaths rise in wake of flood disasters

China Daily  

By Cui Jia in Beijing, Chen Bowen in Haikou and Qin Feng in Xi'an | China Daily | Updated: 2024-07-23 09:26 An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows a flood-hit area in Baoji city, Northwest China's Shaanxi province. In southwestern China's Sichuan province, 14 people were confirmed dead and 25 remained missing as of 2:30 pm on …

High temperatures to heavy rain: China battles heat as South Korea tackles flood
1 year, 5 months ago

High temperatures to heavy rain: China battles heat as South Korea tackles flood

India Today  

Tourists flocked to a giant thermometer in China showing surface temperatures of 80C while the death toll from torrential rains in South Korea hit 44 on Wednesday, the latest extreme weather sparking havoc and curiosity around the world. In a stifling Beijing, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry began the third day of talks with Chinese officials, expressing hope that cooperation …

South Korea searches for survivors as death toll from downpours reaches 41
1 year, 5 months ago

South Korea searches for survivors as death toll from downpours reaches 41

ABC  

Rescuers have searched for about 10 people still missing in landslides and other incidents caused by more than a week of torrential rains in South Korea, as the country's military dispatched more than 10,000 troops to support rescue works. Key points: South Korea's Defence Ministry has sent 11,000 soldiers to help search and repair efforts Parts of China were flooded …

South Korea’s death toll from destructive rainstorm grows to 40 as workers search for survivors
1 year, 5 months ago

South Korea’s death toll from destructive rainstorm grows to 40 as workers search for survivors

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Heavy downpours lashed South Korea for a ninth day on Monday as rescue workers struggled to search for survivors in landslides, buckled homes and swamped vehicles in the most destructive storm to hit the country this year. Hundreds of emergency workers, soldiers and police were also looking for any survivors in the southeastern town of Yecheon, …

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol orders all-out effort as flood death toll rises to 40
1 year, 5 months ago

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol orders all-out effort as flood death toll rises to 40

ABC  

Heavy downpours have lashed South Korea for a ninth day as rescue workers have battled the elements to search for survivors in landslides, buckled homes and swamped vehicles. Key points: At least 12 people were killed after an underground tunnel in Cheongju flooded over the weekend The president vowed to increase support for recovery work, including designating affected areas as …

Heavy rains and flooding claims 26 lives in South Korea
1 year, 5 months ago

Heavy rains and flooding claims 26 lives in South Korea

Live Mint  

Devastating flooding and landslides triggered by relentless heavy rains have claimed the lives of 26 individuals, with 10 people still unaccounted for in South Korea. Rescue workers were still struggling to reach some 15 cars trapped in a 430-metre underground tunnel in Cheongju, North Chungcheong province, the ministry said. The interior ministry said that some of the people who have …

Days of torrential rain in South Korea leave at least 37 dead in landslides and floods
1 year, 5 months ago

Days of torrential rain in South Korea leave at least 37 dead in landslides and floods

ABC  

Rescue workers are scrambling to reach people trapped inside their vehicles in a tunnel submerged by heavy rains in central South Korea. Key points: South Korea has been pounded by heavy rains since July 9 The rainfall left 25,470 households without electricity Heavy rains are expected to continue in some parts of the country At least nine people have been …

Torrential rains in South Korea kill at least seven in landslides, floods
1 year, 5 months ago

Torrential rains in South Korea kill at least seven in landslides, floods

The Hindu  

Two days of heavy rain in South Korea killed at least seven people and left two others missing in landslides and floods, the government said on July 15. “Three people were killed on Saturday after landslides caused by torrential downpours buried their houses in two central towns,” the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said in a report. It said …

Days of torrential rain in South Korea leave at least 26 dead in landslides and floods
1 year, 5 months ago

Days of torrential rain in South Korea leave at least 26 dead in landslides and floods

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Days of heavy rain in South Korea have left at least 26 people dead and 10 others missing in landslides, floods and other incidents, the government said Saturday. An earlier ministry report on Saturday morning said five people died after landslides caused by torrential downpours buried their houses. Ministry officials said torrential rains have also left …

Hundreds killed as monsoon rain causes flooding and landslides across Asia
1 year, 5 months ago

Hundreds killed as monsoon rain causes flooding and landslides across Asia

ABC  

Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate amid intense monsoon rains that have killed more than 200 people across Asia. Key points: More than 40,000 people in China's Sichuan province were evacuated because of floods New Dehli's Yamuna river levels were at their highest in 45 years this week At least 91 people died in weather-related incidents …

Heavy rain swells rivers, causing floods in much of Thailand
2 years, 2 months ago

Heavy rain swells rivers, causing floods in much of Thailand

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Heavy rain in northern, northeastern …

Typhoon Hinnamnor hits South Korea, cutting power to homes and turning roads into rivers
2 years, 3 months ago

Typhoon Hinnamnor hits South Korea, cutting power to homes and turning roads into rivers

ABC  

The most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in years has battered its southern region, dumping a metre of rain, destroying roads and leaving 66,000 homes without electricity. Key points: Typhoon Hinnamnor dumped more than a metre of rain in Jeju since Sunday and winds hit 155 kph Prime Minister Han Duk-soo said it could end up being a typhoon …

Thousands evacuated as typhoon barrels across South Korea
2 years, 3 months ago

Thousands evacuated as typhoon barrels across South Korea

Al Jazeera  

Most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in years destroys roads and brings down power lines in country’s south. The most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in years has battered its southern region, dumping almost a metre of rain, destroying roads and bringing down power lines after thousands of people were evacuated to safer ground. Typhoon Hinnamnor skirted the …

Seoul flooding deaths: South Korean capital vows to move families from ‘Parasite’-style basement homes
2 years, 4 months ago

Seoul flooding deaths: South Korean capital vows to move families from ‘Parasite’-style basement homes

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — Seoul has vowed to move some of the city’s poorest families out of underground and semi-subterranean homes after 13 people were killed in flooding caused by record rainfall this week, sparking public horror and calls for government accountability. The deaths, which included a family who drowned after becoming trapped underground, have spurred the South Korean …

At least 8 dead in Seoul as torrential rain causes floods, power outages
2 years, 4 months ago

At least 8 dead in Seoul as torrential rain causes floods, power outages

Hindustan Times  

At least 8 dead in Seoul as torrential rain causes floods, power outages At least five people had been killed in Seoul as of early Wednesday, as well as three in the neighbouring. At least five people had been killed in Seoul as of early Wednesday, as well as three in the neighbouring Gyeonggi Province and one in Gangwon Province, …

Severe flood damage in South Korea’s Seoul after record rains
2 years, 4 months ago

Severe flood damage in South Korea’s Seoul after record rains

Al Jazeera  

At least nine people killed and thousands of homes damaged after South Korean capital hit by heaviest rain in a century. At least nine people have died and seven were missing in and around the South Korean capital, Seoul, after the city was lashed by the heaviest rains in more than 100 years. “The clean-up operation is continuing across Seoul, …

Record rain leaves at least eight people dead and seven missing in South Korean capital of Seoul
2 years, 4 months ago

Record rain leaves at least eight people dead and seven missing in South Korean capital of Seoul

ABC  

Some of the heaviest rain in decades has swamped South Korea's capital region, turning Seoul's streets into car-clogged rivers and sending floods cascading into subway stations. Key points: Some hourly rainfall totals were the worst in 80 years Floodwaters knocked out power and submerged subway stations, leaving people stranded Six people are missing, with more rain to come At least …

Seoul flooding: Record rainfall kills at least 9 in South Korean capital as water floods buildings, submerges cars
2 years, 4 months ago

Seoul flooding: Record rainfall kills at least 9 in South Korean capital as water floods buildings, submerges cars

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — Record downpours flooded homes, roads and subway stationsin the South Korean capital Seoul this week, killing at least nine people, as forecasters warned of more rain to come. Cars submerged on a road in Seoul, South Korea, during heavy rains and flooding on August 8, 2022. Instagram More than 500 people have been evacuated since …

Photos: Eight dead after heavy rains cause major floods in Seoul
2 years, 4 months ago

Photos: Eight dead after heavy rains cause major floods in Seoul

Al Jazeera  

At least eight people were killed and seven others reported missing after some of the heaviest rainfall in decades drenched the greater Seoul region. The floods turning the affluent streets of the South Korean capital’s Gangnam district into a river of submerged vehicles and overwhelmed public transport systems. While most of the Seoul metropolitan area’s subway services were back to …

Heavy rain floods southern Japan; over a dozen presumed dead
4 years, 5 months ago

Heavy rain floods southern Japan; over a dozen presumed dead

India TV News  

Heavy rain in southern Japan triggered flooding and mudslides on Saturday, leaving more than a dozen people presumed dead, about 10 missing and dozens stranded on rooftops waiting to be rescued, officials and news reports said. Ikuo Kabashima later told reporters that 14 residents at a flooded elderly care home in Kuma village were presumed dead after being found during …

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