South Korea Orders Evacuations Amid Heavy Monsoon Rains and Potential Flooding
South Korea orders evacuations near central rivers due to heavy monsoon rains, flight cancellations, and potential North Korean landmines washing downstream. Learn more about the current situation and government responses.
Bollywood Fever: South Korea has ordered residents near rivers in its central region to evacuate as heavy monsoon rains have dumped more than 300 mm (12 inches) of rain on Thursday. Warnings have been issued across a large portion of the country, including the capital, Seoul.
The severe weather has caused significant disruptions, including the cancellation of more than 24 flights at Incheon International Airport and interruptions to train services in Seoul, according to emergency authorities.
The South Korean government is on high alert for sudden surges in rivers flowing from North Korea. Authorities have also warned of potential landmines planted at the border by North Korea that could be washed downstream due to the heavy rains.
South Korea’s military spokesman, Lee Chang-hyun, stated during a briefing, “We’re monitoring the water level in the main rivers shared by the South and the North in real time.” The military has noted the possibility that North Korea might have planted additional mines recently, anticipating the likelihood of heavy rainfall.
Historically, North Korea has ignored South Korea’s requests for advance notice when opening floodgates at large reservoirs. In 2009, such an incident led to a flash flood that killed six people in South Korea, caused by a surge in a river crossing the border.
President Yoon Suk Yeol has emphasized the need to anticipate extreme weather events as a consequence of climate change, highlighting that although July typically brings monsoon rains, recent summers have experienced increasingly severe weather patterns.
South Korean authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, providing real-time updates and urging residents to stay vigilant and follow evacuation orders as necessary to ensure safety.
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