Deadly Floods Hit South Korea: At Least Two Dead, Hundreds of Schools Shut Down

Torrential rains swept across South Korea this week, leaving at least two people dead and triggering widespread flooding that has closed hundreds of schools and caused significant property damage.

The downpour flooded roads, rivers, and low-lying areas, prompting emergency alerts in several regions. According to South Korea’s Ministry of Education, at least 403 schools have been forced to shut their doors, while 166 others reported serious damage to buildings and infrastructure.

Emergency crews have been working around the clock to rescue stranded residents and clear debris from major roads. In some areas, vehicles were seen floating down streets turned into rivers.

Officials say the death toll could rise as search and recovery efforts continue.

South Korea has seen increasingly erratic weather in recent years, a trend experts link to climate change. “These floods are becoming more intense and more frequent,” said one environmental analyst. “We need to rethink how we prepare our cities and schools.”

The government is urging residents to stay indoors and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary, with more rain forecast in the coming days.

As the country begins to assess the damage, the human toll and the disruption to education and daily life is already painfully clear.

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