WorldTorrential rain kills one in South Korea as Manila battles major flooding
Torrential rain in southern South Korea triggered a landslide in Geoje after more than 800mm fell, killing one person and injuring four. Hundreds were evacuated and thousands of homes lost power. In Manila, monsoon rains flooded major streets, prompting suspended government work and online classes; weeks of rain and a storm have killed at least 23 people and affected 5 million across the Philippines.
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Torrential rain kills one in South Korea as Manila battles major flooding
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