2022 South Korean floods

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On 10 August 2022, the Han River swelled due to torrential rain. Floods in Han river 20220810 (2).jpg
On 10 August 2022, the Han River swelled due to torrential rain.

On 8 August 2022, large scale floods hit the capital of South Korea, Seoul, especially Gangnam District and surrounding areas. It was preceded by the highest rainfall in 80 years. [1] 2,800 buildings were damaged and at least 9 people were killed. [2] 163 people in Seoul were made homeless. [3] 50 cities and towns were issued with landslide warnings. [4] Power cuts were widespread. [5] President Yoon Suk-yeol warned the public of more rainfall. [6] The highest recorded rainfall was 17 inches (43cm) Seoul's Dongjak district. [7]

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Response

Many celebrities donated money to help the relief efforts through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association and the Seoul Community Chest of Korea (Seoul Fruit of Korea) including; Hong Soo-hyun, Im Si-wan, Jinyoung, Kim Hei-sook, Kim Hye-soo, Kim Jin-woo, Yoo Byung-jae, Kang Tae-oh, Lee Young-ji, Yoon Se-ah, Psy, Arin, Kang Seung-yoon, Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Go-eun, Lee Sung-kyung, Jay Park, Mijoo, IU, Bae Suzy, Ahn Hyo-seop, J-Hope, Kim Eun-sook, Kim Se-jeong, Ahn Young-mi, Lee Young-ae, Shin Hye-sun and Han Ji-min. [8] [9] [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "South Korea's capital Seoul hit with serious floods – CBBC Newsround" . Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  2. ↑ Roh, Joori (10 August 2022). "Torrential rain lessens in S.Korean capital amid heavy flood damage". Reuters. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  3. ↑ "South Korea's capital Seoul hit with serious floods – CBBC Newsround" . Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  4. ↑ "Seoul floods: Roads turn to rivers in South Korea, leaving at least eight dead". ITV News. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  5. ↑ "Eight dead as floods submerge streets of Seoul". BBC News. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  6. ↑ "Several people dead amid record floods in South Korea". euronews. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  7. ↑ "Seoul floods: At least eight killed after record rainfall in South Korean capital". Sky News. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  8. ↑ Lee, Chang-gyu (10 August 2022). "폭우 피해에 연예계 '기부 행렬'…김혜수→김진우 '선한 영향력' [종합]" [Celebrity 'donation procession' for heavy rain damage... Kim Hye-soo → Kim Jin-woo 'Good Influence' [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). X-Ports News. Retrieved 10 August 2022– via Naver.
  9. ↑ Ahn, Yoon-ji (10 August 2022). "김혜수·강태오→박진영, 폭우 피해 복구 위한 기부행렬 이어져[종합]" [Kim Hye-soo, Kang Tae-oh → Park Jin-young, a donation procession to recover from heavy rain continues [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved 10 August 2022– via Naver.
  10. ↑ Jo Ji-young (11 August 2022). "[공식] '기부천사' 한지민, 또 두팔 걷었다..수해 입은 장애인복지시설 5천만원 쾌척" [[Official] 'Donation Angel' Han Ji-min, raised her arms again.. 50 million won in welfare facilities for the disabled] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved 11 August 2022– via Naver.
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