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]
| Date | 8 August 2022 |
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| Location | South Korea |
| Type | flooding |
| Deaths | 9 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 0 |
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Response edit
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 edit
- ^ "South Korea's capital Seoul hit with serious floods – CBBC Newsround". Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ Roh, Joori (10 August 2022). "Torrential rain lessens in S.Korean capital amid heavy flood damage". Reuters. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "South Korea's capital Seoul hit with serious floods – CBBC Newsround". Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Seoul floods: Roads turn to rivers in South Korea, leaving at least eight dead". ITV News. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Eight dead as floods submerge streets of Seoul". BBC News. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Several people dead amid record floods in South Korea". euronews. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Seoul floods: At least eight killed after record rainfall in South Korean capital". Sky News. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.