"Deadly South Korea Floods: Cars trapped, homes evacuated, and lives lost in torrential rain"

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"Deadly South Korea Floods: Cars trapped, homes evacuated, and lives lost in torrential rain"
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Rescuers in South Korea are facing difficulties reaching cars trapped in a flooded tunnel in Cheongju due to heavy rain. At least 22 people have been killed and 14 are missing across the country, with most of the fatalities occurring in the North Gyeongsang region due to landslides. Thousands have been affected by evacuation orders, and the military has been called in to assist with rescue efforts. The tunnel in Cheongju was swamped by a flash flood, resulting in one confirmed death and nine rescues. The Korea Meteorological Administration has warned of more rainfall and a "grave" danger.

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