South Korea extreme weather: flood warning after dam release

Timeline

1. about 6 hours ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

   Imjin River flood warning issued as North Korean dam release raises water levels in Yeoncheon

   South Korea warned of flooding on the Imjin River in Yeoncheon after heavy rain and an unannounced release of water from North Korea’s Hwanggang Dam raised river levels to over 8 m, prompting evacuation alerts.

2. 2 days ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Heavy Rain Forces Evacuation of Over 500 Residents in Central South Korea

   Heavy rain across central South Korea evacuated 557 people, caused 828 damage reports, but no deaths were recorded.

3. 7 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   South Korea end‑June heatwave brings 33‑C temperatures, scattered showers and strong winds

   South Korea faced a 33‑C heatwave on June 15, with scattered showers, strong winds up to 90 km/h and tropical‑night temperatures, while air quality remained good.

4. 9 days ago

   [HEALTH] 13 sources

   South Korea issues inaugural emergency heatwave alert under new system

   South Korea issued its first emergency heatwave warning for Gyeongsan and Pohang, triggering nationwide health alerts, shelter operations and a surge in heat‑related illnesses as temperatures near 40 °C.

5. 11 days ago

   [HEALTH] 7 sources

   South Korea issues first extreme‑heat warning for Gyeongsan and Pohang

   South Korea issued its first extreme‑heat warning for Gyeongsan and Pohang as temperatures topped 38 °C, prompting health alerts, outdoor‑activity bans and warnings for vulnerable groups.

6. 12 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   South Korea braces for heavy monsoon rain and extreme heat as weekend dries up

   South Korea expects up to 200 mm of monsoon rain through July 10, followed by a heatwave with temps hitting 36‑37 °C and a second rain risk mid‑July.

7. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   South Korea lifts nationwide heavy‑rain alert after days of flooding

   South Korea ends a national heavy‑rain alert after evacuating 758 people, reporting one death and over 450 facility damages, with widespread flooding and tree falls.

8. 14 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

   South Korea braces for record heat and intense rainfall amid worsening climate trends

   South Korea could see up to a 6.2 °C rise in daily max temperature by 2100 under high emissions, while week‑long forecasts call for heavy rains up to 200 mm and temperatures up to 34 °C, heightening flood and “

9. 17 days ago

   [HEALTH] 6 sources

   South Korea grapples with heavy rain and heat wave June 6‑8

   South Korea faces heavy rain and a heat wave from June 6‑8, with up to 100 mm of rain and temperatures above 30 °C, prompting flood and heat warnings.

10. 24 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    South Korea heat wave brings scattered showers and temperatures above 30 °C

    South Korea faces a heat wave with temperatures up to 33 °C and scattered showers, thunderstorms and possible hail, prompting health warnings and advice to stay hydrated.

11. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    South Korea experiences strong thunderstorms and heavy rain across central regions

    South Korea faces thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rain up to 30 mm/hr on June 26, with temperatures in the high 20s °C and good air quality.

12. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    South Korea heatwave and strong showers sweep the nation on June 14‑15

    South Korea faced a June heatwave with temperatures up to 32 °C and strong, localized showers, thunderstorms, and fog across many regions.

13. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    South Korea faces 30°C heat with scattered showers on Saturday

    South Korea will experience nationwide 30 °C heat on Saturday, with highs up to 32 °C and afternoon showers in southern and inland regions, very high UV and moderate dust levels.