How many damage cases were reported in South Gyeongsang Province after the heavy rain?

Authorities said 2,574 damage reports had been filed as of 6 a.m. Tuesday. The cases included inundated homes and roads, toppled trees, and rescue operations.

What damage did the landslide in Geoje cause during the heavy rain?

The landslide struck an apartment building in Geoje and caused one death and two of the four injuries reported as of Monday. The rain also led to evacuations across South Gyeongsang Province, Busan and Jeju.

Which areas recorded the heaviest rainfall during the downpours?

Geoje recorded 956.1 millimeters of rain from midnight Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday, followed by Tongyeong with 766.9 millimeters. Other high totals included 518.0 millimeters on Gadeok Island, 477.0 millimeters in Seongsan and 430.5 millimeters in Sacheon.

Over 2,500 damage cases reported due to heavy rain in southeastern region

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More than 2,500 damage cases have been reported in South Gyeongsang Province and neighboring regions after record-breaking downpours since Saturday. Authorities said Tuesday that 2,574 cases had been filed, including inundated homes and roads, toppled trees and rescue operations. One person died and four others were injured, with the fatal landslide occurring in Geoje. Heavy rain alerts have been lifted, but some parks and hazardous areas remain restricted.

Key Facts

Authorities had received 2,574 damage reports as of 6 a.m. Tuesday, including home and road inundation, toppled trees, power outages and water supply disruptions.
Rescue operations accounted for 162 of the reported cases.
As of Monday, one person had died and four others had been injured, and the landslide in Geoje caused the death and two of the injuries.
More than 560 people evacuated in South Gyeongsang Province, Busan and Jeju, with 316 returning home and 248 still unable to do so.
Cumulative precipitation from midnight Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday reached 956.1 millimeters in Geoje and 766.9 millimeters in Tongyeong.

By Yonhap

Published Aug 18, 2026 9:57 am KST

Pedestrians cross a flooded road in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, Monday. Yonhap

More than 2,500 damage cases have been reported due to record-breaking downpours in the southeastern region, authorities said Tuesday.

A total of 2,574 reports had been filed as of 6 a.m. Tuesday over cases including home and road inundation and toppled trees, as the heavy rain battered South Gyeongsang Province and neighboring regions from Saturday, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters. Rescue operations accounted for 162 of the cases.

As of Monday, one person had died and four others had been injured due to the rain. The death and two of the injuries were triggered by a landslide that struck an apartment building in the city of Geoje the previous day.

Over 560 people evacuated due to downpours in South Gyeongsang Province, the neighboring city of Busan and the southern island of Jeju. Of them, 316 have returned home, while 248 others remained unable to do so.

The reported damage cases also included power outages and water supply disruptions.

Cumulative precipitation from midnight of Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday reached 956.1 millimeters in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province; 766.9 mm in Tongyeong; 518.0 mm on Gadeok Island, Busan; 477.0 mm in Seongsan, Jeju; and 430.5 mm in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province.

While heavy rain alerts have all been lifted, 255 sections across three national parks and 306 hazardous areas, including riverside walking paths and low-level bridges, remain restricted.

Railroads, flights and ferries are currently operating normally.

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