Landslide in Sancheong, Korea causes 1 death, 1 cardiac arrest, and 4 missing. Emergency declared amid heavy rainfall of 632mm in 4 days.
🛑 Tragedy in Sancheong: Landslide Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Missing
A powerful landslide struck Sancheong-eup in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea today after days of heavy rain. The incident resulted in 1 fatality, 1 person in cardiac arrest, and 4 others missing, according to the National Fire Agency.
At around 11:25 AM, the Fire Department issued Level 2 emergency response due to flooding and landslides. By 1:52 PM, all residents in the Sancheong area received an emergency alert to evacuate immediately.
⛈️ Over 600mm of Rain in 4 Days
Sancheong has been hit with a staggering 632mm of rainfall over the past four days, with 283mm falling just today. Other affected regions include:
- Haman: 532.5mm
- Hapcheon: 502mm
- Hadong: 349mm
- Changnyeong: 350mm
As of 2:30 PM KST, 14 counties in Gyeongnam Province are under heavy rain warnings, while 4 others are under advisories.
🚨 Emergency Status Upgraded
The Gyeongsangnam-do government has escalated its disaster alert level to Phase 3 (Severe). Rescue operations are ongoing as emergency crews search for missing persons and support evacuations.
Local officials confirmed that soil runoff in Buri-myeon village triggered the disaster. Multiple residents are unaccounted for, and rescue teams are facing difficult terrain and ongoing rainfall.
💬 Local Response
“All citizens must evacuate immediately to higher ground,” said Sancheong County via text alert.
Emergency crews are deploying full manpower and resources to protect lives and prevent further damage.
🧭 Stay Safe
If you’re in or near the affected areas, follow local evacuation orders and avoid mountainous regions. This story is still developing.
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