Torrential rains leave one dead, thousands evacuated Torrential rain across southern Korea killed one person, injured four and triggered more than 2,500 emergency response cases. 2026.8.18
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![A river running in Sejong is on the verge of overflowing on the morning of July 17 as heavy rain pounds the area. [YONHAP]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12034050.jpg?imageId=12034050&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)