Thai woman swept away in South Korean floods

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A Thai woman working illegally in South Korea has tragically become one of the victims of the devastating flash floods, which have claimed the lives of at least 37 people and left nine others missing. As 9,000 residents grapple with the aftermath of this natural disaster in the East Asian nation, the extent of the destruction is becoming apparent.

 

According to Thai PBS, heavy rainfall in South Korea triggered floods and landslides in various parts of the country, submerging many areas under water. Nearly 50,000 acres of agricultural land have been flooded, and over 560,000 livestock have been affected. The impact on public infrastructure and private properties has been catastrophic.

 

The Ministry of Interior and Safety of South Korea reported that the floods have so far claimed the lives of at least 37 victims, with nine individuals still missing. As a result, 9,000 residents have been forced to evacuate their homes in search of safer shelter.

The Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul revealed that a Thai woman named Potchamon fell victim to the flash flood. The 33 year old tragically lost her life at her residence in the North Gyeongsang province, where she worked alongside her husband. The rescue team managed to recover her body.

 

by Petch Petpailin

Photo by Kim Ju-hyung/Yonhap via AP

 

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Thai Woman Among Fatalities in Severe South Korean Floods

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Flooding and landslides, caused by heavy monsoon rainfall in South Korea, have reportedly killed a Thai woman in Gyeongsangbuk-do, located over 200 kilometers southeast of Seoul. The woman was one of at least 39 reported fatalities caused by the recent severe weather.

 

The Thai embassy in Seoul took to Facebook to issue a warning to Thai citizens, urging them to exercise caution and to be mindful of the potential risks of flash flooding and landslides in various areas over the next 1-2 weeks.

 

The embassy has contacted the deceased woman’s Thai husband and her employer to facilitate the repatriation of her remains back to Thailand.

 

According to reports, rescue workers are facing significant challenges in reaching more than 10 vehicles and an unknown number of individuals trapped in a 430-meter underground tunnel in Cheongju, North Chungcheong province. The tunnel became inundated on July 15 when floodwaters rushed in too quickly for the vehicles inside to escape.

 

The police have received reports of 11 individuals believed to still be inside the tunnel, but the official toll remains uncertain due to the uncertainty surrounding the number of occupants in each car.

 

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently on an overseas trip, convened an emergency meeting with his advisors to discuss the government’s response to the disaster.

 

He has instructed Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to mobilize all available resources in order to minimize further casualties.

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230717105812096

 

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[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

According to reports, rescue workers are facing significant challenges in reaching more than 10 vehicles and an unknown number of individuals trapped in a 430-meter underground tunnel in Cheongju, North Chungcheong province. The tunnel became inundated on July 15 when floodwaters rushed in too quickly for the vehicles inside to escape.

That's not the place to be in a flash flood.. jeez.