Tragedy struck as torrential rains caused widespread flooding and landslides, leaving at least 33 people dead and 10 others missing in South Korea. Rescue teams have been battling to reach those trapped, with one particularly challenging operation involving a flooded tunnel.
The nation is currently experiencing the peak of its summer monsoon season, and heavy rainfall over the past four days has resulted in a major dam overflowing. The country’s interior ministry reported the loss of 33 lives, primarily due to landslides and individuals falling into flooded reservoirs.