Above average rainfall recorded in last five days in Sancheong county, where most deaths took place.
At least 14 dead in South Korea after heavy rains trigger landslide, floods
Above average rainfall recorded in last five days in Sancheong county, where most deaths took place.
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July 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Above average rainfall recorded in last five days in Sancheong county, where most deaths took place.
DEADLY HEAT IN KOREA
ALL TIME RECORDS allover the country again!
40.2 Hapcheon
40.2 Geochang
40.8 Uiryeong
38.7 Gumi
40.7 Gimhae
41.0 Miryang
39.5 Sancheong
38.8 Gwangju
38.5 Namwon
38.0 Andong
37.6 Wando
Monthly record
37.3 Boryeong
NEXT DAYS THE HELL ON EARTH:THIs >50C
ALL TIME RECORDS allover the country again!
40.2 Hapcheon
40.2 Geochang
40.8 Uiryeong
38.7 Gumi
40.7 Gimhae
41.0 Miryang
39.5 Sancheong
38.8 Gwangju
38.5 Namwon
38.0 Andong
37.6 Wando
Monthly record
37.3 Boryeong
NEXT DAYS THE HELL ON EARTH:THIs >50C
Yongsan broke in 3 days:
Hottest July day in KOREAN HISTORY with 41.4C
and that of AUGUST with 42.5C.
Hottest July day in KOREAN HISTORY with 41.4C
and that of AUGUST with 42.5C.
August 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM
DEADLY HEAT IN KOREA
ALL TIME RECORDS allover the country again!
40.2 Hapcheon
40.2 Geochang
40.8 Uiryeong
38.7 Gumi
40.7 Gimhae
41.0 Miryang
39.5 Sancheong
38.8 Gwangju
38.5 Namwon
38.0 Andong
37.6 Wando
Monthly record
37.3 Boryeong
NEXT DAYS THE HELL ON EARTH:THIs >50C
ALL TIME RECORDS allover the country again!
40.2 Hapcheon
40.2 Geochang
40.8 Uiryeong
38.7 Gumi
40.7 Gimhae
41.0 Miryang
39.5 Sancheong
38.8 Gwangju
38.5 Namwon
38.0 Andong
37.6 Wando
Monthly record
37.3 Boryeong
NEXT DAYS THE HELL ON EARTH:THIs >50C
Power couple #KimWooBin and #ShinMinAh donated a total of 100 million KRW to aid recovery efforts following large-scale wildfires across the country, including in Sancheong, Uiseong and Ulju.
Their donations will be used to support wildfire victims and firefighters working to contain the blazes.
Their donations will be used to support wildfire victims and firefighters working to contain the blazes.
March 27, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Power couple #KimWooBin and #ShinMinAh donated a total of 100 million KRW to aid recovery efforts following large-scale wildfires across the country, including in Sancheong, Uiseong and Ulju.
Their donations will be used to support wildfire victims and firefighters working to contain the blazes.
Their donations will be used to support wildfire victims and firefighters working to contain the blazes.
On 19 July 2025, intense, long duration rainfall triggered over 550 landslides in Sancheong, South Korea, killing at least 10 people.
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May 15, 2026 at 7:24 AM
On 19 July 2025, intense, long duration rainfall triggered over 550 landslides in Sancheong, South Korea, killing at least 10 people.
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Sancheong, in the south of the country, has been pounded by 632 millimeters (24.8 inches) of rain over for days, including 283 millimeters that fell on Saturday alone.
Hapcheon recorded a rain rate of 78.6 mm/hour.
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Hapcheon recorded a rain rate of 78.6 mm/hour.
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One dead, four missing as heavy rainfall prompts full evacuations in Sancheong County
Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang, ordered a complete evacuation due to severe rainfall and landslide risks, with one dead and four people missing. Rainfall exceeded 632 millimeters (24.8 inches), pr...
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July 20, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Sancheong, in the south of the country, has been pounded by 632 millimeters (24.8 inches) of rain over for days, including 283 millimeters that fell on Saturday alone.
Hapcheon recorded a rain rate of 78.6 mm/hour.
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Hapcheon recorded a rain rate of 78.6 mm/hour.
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En Corée du Sud, le bilan des pluies torrentielles s’alourdit à quatorze morts
En Corée du Sud, le bilan des pluies torrentielles s’alourdit à quatorze morts
Le bilan pourrait encore s’alourdir avec 12 personnes portées disparues après cinq jours d’averses intenses. La plupart des victimes ont été recensées dans le comté de Sancheong, comté rural de 33 000 habitants.
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July 20, 2025 at 8:33 AM
En Corée du Sud, le bilan des pluies torrentielles s’alourdit à quatorze morts
🌎 2431-9 Chinhwangyeong-ro, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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December 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🌎 2431-9 Chinhwangyeong-ro, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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On 19 July 2025, record-breaking rainfall triggered a landslide that destroyed 26 buildings in Sangneung village, Sanchong, South Korea. Plans are now being developed to permanently relocate the community.
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May 29, 2026 at 9:52 AM
On 19 July 2025, record-breaking rainfall triggered a landslide that destroyed 26 buildings in Sangneung village, Sanchong, South Korea. Plans are now being developed to permanently relocate the community.
eos.org/thelandslide...
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South Korean military deployed to fight wildfires, after record heat in that country.
"The defense ministry said that some 1,350 troops from the Army, Marine Corps and Air Force, as well as 35 choppers, have been mobilized to help contain the wildfire and provide medical aid."
"The defense ministry said that some 1,350 troops from the Army, Marine Corps and Air Force, as well as 35 choppers, have been mobilized to help contain the wildfire and provide medical aid."
Helicopters intensively deployed to fight wildfires in Sancheong, Hadong
Nearly 30 wildfires took place across the nation during the weekend, killing at least four and forcing more than 1,500 residents to evacuate, mostly in southeastern regions of the ...
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March 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
South Korean military deployed to fight wildfires, after record heat in that country.
"The defense ministry said that some 1,350 troops from the Army, Marine Corps and Air Force, as well as 35 choppers, have been mobilized to help contain the wildfire and provide medical aid."
"The defense ministry said that some 1,350 troops from the Army, Marine Corps and Air Force, as well as 35 choppers, have been mobilized to help contain the wildfire and provide medical aid."
"Wildfire breaks out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, with Level 3 wildfire response issued
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PHOTO: KBS A wildfire broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, prompting authorities to issue an alert..."
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PHOTO: KBS A wildfire broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, prompting authorities to issue an alert..."
March 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"Wildfire breaks out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, with Level 3 wildfire response issued
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PHOTO: KBS A wildfire broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, prompting authorities to issue an alert..."
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PHOTO: KBS A wildfire broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, prompting authorities to issue an alert..."
5/ Government has established "Central Joint Support Centres" in Andong (North Gyeongsang) and Sancheong (South Gyeongsang) with 35 agencies providing tax relief, insurance reductions, medical/psychological support, and legal consultation for victims in one location.
March 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
5/ Government has established "Central Joint Support Centres" in Andong (North Gyeongsang) and Sancheong (South Gyeongsang) with 35 agencies providing tax relief, insurance reductions, medical/psychological support, and legal consultation for victims in one location.
3/ Current containment rates show limited progress despite week-long firefighting efforts: Sancheong-Hadong 77%, Uiseong 54%, Andong 52%, Cheongsong 77%, Ulsan/Ulju/Onyang 76%. The fires in Yeongdeok and Yeongyang remain largely uncontrolled at just 10% and 18% respectively.
March 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM
3/ Current containment rates show limited progress despite week-long firefighting efforts: Sancheong-Hadong 77%, Uiseong 54%, Andong 52%, Cheongsong 77%, Ulsan/Ulju/Onyang 76%. The fires in Yeongdeok and Yeongyang remain largely uncontrolled at just 10% and 18% respectively.
Impressive fire tornado in #Sancheong, South Korea! Authorities have issued a level 3 wildfire alert.
March 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Impressive fire tornado in #Sancheong, South Korea! Authorities have issued a level 3 wildfire alert.
🇰🇷La majorité des décès ont été signalés dans le comté de Sancheong, au sud du pays. Les autorités du pays craignent que le bilan s’alourdisse, alors que 12 personnes restent portées disparues.
Au moins 14 morts dans les pluies torrentielles qui s’abattent en Corée du Sud
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July 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🇰🇷La majorité des décès ont été signalés dans le comté de Sancheong, au sud du pays. Les autorités du pays craignent que le bilan s’alourdisse, alors que 12 personnes restent portées disparues.
Another wildfire has broken out in Hadong county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, just 3km from last month's Sancheong blaze. Level 2 alert declared with 47.5 hectares affected. Authorities have mobilised 15 helicopters and evacuated nearby villages.
경남 하동서 또 산불 2단계 발령…마을주민 대피
최근 경남 산청 산불로 피해를 입은 하동에서 또 산불이 나 산림당국이 진화 작업을 벌이고 있다. 7일 산림청에 따르면 이날 낮 12시 5분쯤 하동군 옥종면 회신리 한 야산에서 불이 났다. 불이 난 곳은 지난달 말 발생한 산청 산불이 번진 지점과 약 3㎞ 정도 떨어진 것으로 알려졌다. 산림당국은 오후 3시 30분을 기해 산불 2단계(피해 예상 면적이 5...
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April 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Another wildfire has broken out in Hadong county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, just 3km from last month's Sancheong blaze. Level 2 alert declared with 47.5 hectares affected. Authorities have mobilised 15 helicopters and evacuated nearby villages.
En Corée du Sud, cinq morts et deux personnes portées disparues dans un glissement de terrain
En Corée du Sud, cinq morts et deux personnes portées disparues dans un glissement de terrain
La région de Sancheong, dans le sud du pays, touchée par des pluies torrentielles, a émis une alerte d’évacuation à destination de ses 34 000 habitants, les exhortant « à évacuer immédiatement vers une zone sûre ».
www.lemonde.fr
July 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
En Corée du Sud, cinq morts et deux personnes portées disparues dans un glissement de terrain
“Last year was South Korea's hottest year on record, with the Korea Meteorological Administration saying that the average annual temperature was 14.5 degrees Celsius - two degrees higher than the preceding 30-year average of 12.5 degrees.” 🔥🇰🇷 www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/so...
South Korea battles worst wildfires as death toll hits 26
Andong city and the neighbouring counties of Uiseong and Sancheong are among the hardest-hit areas.
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March 27, 2025 at 6:14 AM
“Last year was South Korea's hottest year on record, with the Korea Meteorological Administration saying that the average annual temperature was 14.5 degrees Celsius - two degrees higher than the preceding 30-year average of 12.5 degrees.” 🔥🇰🇷 www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/so...
[South Korea] Andong issues evacuation order as wildfire threatens National Gyeongguk University campus biz.chosun.com/en/en-societ... via #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #SevereWeather #Heatwave #Wildfire #Uiseong #Andong #Gyeongsang #GyeonggukUniversity #Yeongnam #Sancheong #SouthKorea
Andong issues evacuation order as wildfire threatens National Gyeongguk University campus
Andong issues evacuation order as wildfire threatens National Gyeongguk University campus
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March 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
[South Korea] Andong issues evacuation order as wildfire threatens National Gyeongguk University campus biz.chosun.com/en/en-societ... via #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #SevereWeather #Heatwave #Wildfire #Uiseong #Andong #Gyeongsang #GyeonggukUniversity #Yeongnam #Sancheong #SouthKorea
[South Korea] Wildfires threaten Ulsan as authorities evacuate over 2,000 households biz.chosun.com/en/en-societ... via #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #SevereWeather #Heatwave #Wildfire #Daewoonsan #Eonyang #Gyeongsang #Ulsan #Yeongnam #Sancheong #SouthKorea
Wildfires threaten Ulsan as authorities evacuate over 2,000 households
Wildfires threaten Ulsan as authorities evacuate over 2,000 households
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March 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
[South Korea] Wildfires threaten Ulsan as authorities evacuate over 2,000 households biz.chosun.com/en/en-societ... via #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #SevereWeather #Heatwave #Wildfire #Daewoonsan #Eonyang #Gyeongsang #Ulsan #Yeongnam #Sancheong #SouthKorea
The Sancheong Landslide Tragedy: Was The National Logging Policy To Blame?
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The Sancheong Landslide Tragedy: Was The National Logging Policy To Blame?
South Korea, Darkside of South Korea, Hell Joseon, Hell Korea, Hell South Korea, Hell Hole Korea
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August 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Sancheong Landslide Tragedy: Was The National Logging Policy To Blame?
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‘Like the apocalypse’: South Korea wildfires tear through mountains www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/like-the-apocalypse-south-korea-wildfires-tear-through-mountains via #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #SevereWeather #Wildfire #Heritage #Uiseong #Andong #Gyeongsang #Ulsan #Sancheong #SouthKorea
‘Like the apocalypse’: South Korea wildfires tear through mountains
At least 24 people have been killed so far, some of whom died during evacuation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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March 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
‘Like the apocalypse’: South Korea wildfires tear through mountains www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/like-the-apocalypse-south-korea-wildfires-tear-through-mountains via #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #SevereWeather #Wildfire #Heritage #Uiseong #Andong #Gyeongsang #Ulsan #Sancheong #SouthKorea
A 1,000yr event 🤔..
Fires gutted a 1,300-year-old temple in Uiseong city
Fuelled by strong and dry winds, they spread to the neighbouring counties of Gyeongbuk, Uiseong, Andong, Cheongsong, Yeongyang and Sancheong
Fires gutted a 1,300-year-old temple in Uiseong city
Fuelled by strong and dry winds, they spread to the neighbouring counties of Gyeongbuk, Uiseong, Andong, Cheongsong, Yeongyang and Sancheong
March 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A 1,000yr event 🤔..
Fires gutted a 1,300-year-old temple in Uiseong city
Fuelled by strong and dry winds, they spread to the neighbouring counties of Gyeongbuk, Uiseong, Andong, Cheongsong, Yeongyang and Sancheong
Fires gutted a 1,300-year-old temple in Uiseong city
Fuelled by strong and dry winds, they spread to the neighbouring counties of Gyeongbuk, Uiseong, Andong, Cheongsong, Yeongyang and Sancheong
At least two people were killed during heavy downpours in South Korea on Sunday, the interior ministry said, bringing the death toll to 14 from torrential rains this week ➡️ u.afp.com/SYzx
July 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
At least two people were killed during heavy downpours in South Korea on Sunday, the interior ministry said, bringing the death toll to 14 from torrential rains this week ➡️ u.afp.com/SYzx
[South Korea] 15 heritage sites damaged or destroyed by North Gyeongsang wildfires, more under threat koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-03... via #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #SevereWeather #Wildfire #Heritage #Uiseong #Andong #Gyeongsang #Ulsan #Gounsa #Yeongnam #Sancheong #SouthKorea
15 heritage sites damaged or destroyed by North Gyeongsang wildfires, more under threat
Precious historical relics have been destroyed or damaged and more are under threat as wildfires rage across heritage-rich North Gyeongsang.
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March 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
[South Korea] 15 heritage sites damaged or destroyed by North Gyeongsang wildfires, more under threat koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-03... via #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #SevereWeather #Wildfire #Heritage #Uiseong #Andong #Gyeongsang #Ulsan #Gounsa #Yeongnam #Sancheong #SouthKorea