According to data from the Ministry of Interior and Safety, 22 people have lost their lives, with 14 still missing, and thousands have been evacuated in South Korea on Saturday, the third day of heavy rainfall that triggered landslides and caused a dam to overflow.
The Ministry of Interior and Safety in South Korea reported that as of 9:00 AM GMT, 4,763 individuals have been evacuated across the country, as the dam in the northern region of Chungcheong Province exceeded its capacity, resulting in water submerging the area.
Local governments have ordered the evacuation of over 7,000 people at various times, according to provincial authorities, as reported by Reuters.
The South Korean Meteorological Administration stated that this number is expected to rise, as more heavy rainfall is predicted over the Korean Peninsula on Sunday.
The Korean Railroad Corporation has halted the operation of all slow trains and some high-speed trains, while delays are expected for other high-speed trains due to reduced operation, as landslides, floods, and rockfalls pose a safety hazard.
Late on Friday, a train derailed as an earth and sand landslide covered the railway tracks in Chungcheong Province, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. There were no passengers on board the train, but the train conductor was injured.
During a meeting with government agencies on Saturday, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo called on the military to actively participate in rescue activities by collaborating with government officials to mobilize equipment and manpower.
