Torrential Rains Cause Chaos in South Korea's Capital Region

Incessant rainstorms pummeled South Korea's capital region for a second consecutive day on Thursday, resulting in at least one fatality. The adverse weather conditions have flooded numerous roads and homes, leaving over 1,000 people displaced.

Between 250 and 300 millimeters of rain deluged parts of Seoul and adjacent areas, including Paju, Incheon, and Gimpo. The heavy downpours transformed major roads into murky waterways, leaving vehicles stranded and citizens retrieving possessions damaged by sudden floods.

Authorities have issued warnings about potential floods and landslides while rescuing 145 individuals. Power was restored to about 4,000 households following outages, and while the deluge has not impacted flights, preventative measures like closing parks and trails have been taken.

(With inputs from agencies.)