South Korea’s Capital Experienced Flood After 80 Years

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Some of the heaviest rain in decades swamped South Korea’s capital region, turning Seoul’s streets into rivers and sending floods flowing into subway stations. 

By nightfall, people were having a hard time crossing through thigh-high waters in the streets in Gangnam, one of Seoul’s most bustling business and leisure districts, where cars and buses were stuck in mud-brown waters. Commuters evacuated as water spilled down the stairs of the Isu subway station like a waterfall. In the nearby city of Seongnam, a rain-weakened hillside collapsed into a university soccer field.

Deserted cars and buses were scattered across streets as the water subside on Tuesday as workers cleared uprooted trees, mud, and debris with excavators and blocked off broken roads and sidewalks. Landslide warnings were issued in nearly 50 cities and towns, while 160 hiking paths in Seoul and mountainous Gangwon province were closed.

Most of Seoul’s subway services were back to normal operations, but dozens of roads were closed due to safety concerns. The military was prepared to deploy troops to help with recovery efforts if requested by cities or regional governments. Nearly 800 buildings in Seoul and nearby cities were damaged while at least 790 people were forced to evacuate from their homes.

For almost 80 years South Korea hasn’t experienced this kind of disaster specifically in Seoul. Some people are saying that maybe it is time to reflect and take care of nature as climate change is also getting worse. We should always be prepared for the worst situation like this.