A general view of the submerged Han River Park by torrential rain at Han river in Seoul, South Korea. (Image: Reuters)
The heavy rains in South Korea have claimed 24 lives. Several nations in Asia are facing an intense monsoon season.
At least 24 people have died and 10 more are missing after heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in South Korea, the Yonhap News Agency reported Saturday, citing local disaster relief officials.
“According to rescue authorities, an initial count indicated 24 people have died due to heavy rain so far,” Yonhap reported, adding that another 10 people were missing, mostly buried by landslides or after falling into a flooded reservoir.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – AFP)
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