The Guardian World · Aug 18, 2026

South Korea city deluged by almost a metre of rain, triggering deadly landslide

Person dies after landslide hits apartment building in southern city of Geoje as torrential rains lead to power cuts and mass evacuations Torrential downpours that pounded southern parts of South Korea since Saturday have killed one person and injured four others, officials have confirmed. The rain continued on Monday, bringing the cumulative rainfall total to 912mm by 6pm.