Coverage dated July 14, 2023 to July 17, 2023

South Korea's death toll from destructive rainstorm grows to 40 as workers search for survivors

Headline from WDIO Duluth, on the newest of 2 developments

Heavy downpours are lashing South Korea for a ninth day as rescue workers struggle to search for survivors in landslides, buckled homes and swamped vehicles in the most destructive storm to hit the country this year.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Heavy rains, flooding leave 26 dead in South Korea

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

  2. Newest

    South Korea's death toll from destructive rainstorm grows to 40 as workers search for survivors

    Headline from WDIO Duluth ·

Reports & sources

36 articles, oldest first.

  1. France 24

    Heavy rains, flooding leave 22 dead in South Korea (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    At least 22 people have died and 14 are missing after heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in South Korea, officials said Saturday, with thousands more ordered to evacuate their homes.

  2. Local News 8

    More than 20 dead and thousands evacuate homes in South Korea due to heavy rain (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Irene Nasser and Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Twenty-one people have died and thousands have evacuated their homes in South Korea due to torrential rain that has caused landslides and flash floods.

  3. CBS News

    22 dead after torrential rain, landslides and floods engulf South Korea (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The fatalities were reported on Friday and Saturday, all in the central and southeastern regions, officials said.

  4. WUSA9

    Days of torrential rain in South Korea leave at least 26 dead in landslides and floods (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    The rainfall has forced about 5,570 people to evacuate and left 25,470 households without electricity in the past several days.

  5. Digital Journal

    Heavy rains, flooding leave 26 dead in South Korea (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    At least 26 people are dead and 10 missing after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in South Korea, officials said Sunday, as rescue workers

  6. France 24

    Heavy rains, flooding leave 33 dead in South Korea (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Rescuers battled to reach people trapped in a flooded tunnel Sunday in South Korea, where at least 33 people have died and 10 are missing after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides.

  7. France 24

    More than 30 killed as heavy rains trigger flooding and landslides in South Korea (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    South Korean rescue workers pulled seven bodies from a flooded tunnel where around 15 vehicles were trapped in muddy water, as days of heavy rain triggered flash floods and landslides and destroyed homes,…

  8. France 24

    Heavy rains, flooding leave 37 dead in South Korea (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Rescuers battled on Sunday to reach people trapped in a flooded tunnel in South Korea, where at least 37 people have died and nine are missing after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides.

  9. CBS News

    More than 30 dead as floods, landslides engulf South Korea (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The rainfall had forced nearly 6,000 people to evacuate and left more than 27,000 households without electricity,

  10. PBS NewsHour

    Death toll rises to 37 in South Korea amid floods, landslides fueled by heavy rain (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    South Korean rescuers on Sunday pulled nine bodies from a flooded tunnel where around 15 vehicles were trapped in muddy water, as days of heavy rain triggered flash floods and landslides and destroyed homes across the country, officials said.

  11. WDIO Duluth

    South Korea's death toll from destructive rainstorm grows to 40 as workers search for survivors (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Heavy downpours are lashing South Korea for a ninth day as rescue workers struggle to search for survivors in landslides, buckled homes and swamped vehicles in the most destructive storm to hit the country this year.

  12. Voice of America

    Days of Deluge in South Korea Raise Death Toll to 41 (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    More rain forecast in inundated central, southern regions, complicating relief efforts

  13. Al Jazeera

    Death toll from S Korea rains hits 39; Yoon orders all-out effort (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    S Korean president pledges to mobilise all resources for rescue efforts as workers pull 13 bodies from submerged tunnel.

  14. KEYT Santa Barbara

    South Korea's death toll from destructive rainstorm grows to 40 as workers search for survivors | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    South Korea's death toll from destructive rainstorm grows to 40 as workers search for survivors

  15. Los Angeles Times

    Deaths from destructive storm in South Korea rise to 40 as survivor hunt continues (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Heavy downpours lash South Korea for a ninth day as rescue workers struggle to search for survivors in landslides, buckled homes and swamped vehicles.

  16. Wyoming Public Media

    South Korea's death toll from rainstorms grows as workers search for survivors (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Days of heavy rain triggered flash floods and landslides and destroyed homes across the country. Dozens have died and thousands have been evacuated.

  17. Latin Times

    South Korea: Devastating Floods Claim 40 Lives, President Criticizes Botched Responses (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Central and southern regions of South Korea have been severely affected by relentless downpours since Thursday, with the ongoing rainy season reaching its peak.

  18. The Daily Caller

    Death Toll Rises To 40 In South Korea Floods (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Torrential rains have caused flooding and landslides leading to the deaths of at least 40 people in South Korea.

  19. Fox News

    Heavy rainfall in South Korea continues for 9th day, death toll rises to 40 (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The death toll from the heavy rainfall in South Korea has reached 40. Over 10,000 people have been evacuated from their homes since the start of the storm.

  20. Fox News

    Death toll caused by South Korea’s heavy rain reach 41, rescue teams continue to search for survivors (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Rescue teams in South Korea continue to search for survivors after torrential rains, landslides, and other extreme weather conditions caused 41 deaths in the country.

  21. Fox News

    Death toll caused by South Korea’s heavy rain reaches 41, rescue teams continue to search for survivors (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Rescue teams in South Korea continue to search for survivors after torrential rains, landslides, and other extreme weather conditions caused 41 deaths in the country.

  22. PBS NewsHour

    South Korea's death toll from downpour grows to 40 as workers search for survivors (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    At least 40 people have died, 34 others are injured and more than 10,000 people have had to leave their homes since July 9, when heavy rain started pounding the country.

  23. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    South Korea’s death toll from rainstorm grows to 40 (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    SEOUL, South Korea >> Heavy downpours lashed South Korea for a ninth day on Monday as rescue workers struggled to search for survivors in landslides, buckled homes and swamped vehicles in the most destructive storm to hit the country this year.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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