1 Dead, 1 Electrocuted in Daejeon Heavy Rain Damage...Flooding and Other Damages Continue (Comprehensive 2)

An apartment located in Jeongnim-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon was flooded due to heavy rain. Vehicles parked in the apartment complex are submerged in water. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Human and property damages caused by heavy rain are occurring one after another in Daejeon.

According to Daejeon City on the 30th, one person died in an accident at an apartment in Jeongnim-dong, Seo-gu, which was flooded due to heavy rain. A resident in their 50s was found in cardiac arrest by the 119 rescue team in the flooded apartment and was transported to a nearby hospital but ultimately passed away.

In this apartment, 28 out of 235 households were flooded, and more than 50 vehicles parked in the apartment parking lot were submerged, causing continuous damage. The fire authorities are currently cutting off electricity in the apartment to prevent any possible electric shock accidents.

One person initially reported to have died at a golf practice range in Gasuwon-dong, Seo-gu, was confirmed to be injured by electric shock and is undergoing treatment.

A Daejeon city official explained, "One resident who was carrying out drainage work in the flooded basement of the golf practice range was confirmed to be injured by electric shock and is receiving treatment, contrary to the initial confirmation (death). Currently, the police and fire authorities are investigating the cause of the electric shock accident."

Meanwhile, the number of places where flood warnings have been issued is increasing due to rising river water levels in Daejeon. The Geumgang Flood Control Office issued a flood warning at Wonchon Bridge on Gapcheon River in Daejeon, and flood advisories at Mannyeon Bridge on Gapcheon River and Chungmu Bridge on Gokgyocheon Stream in Asan, respectively.

Also, as rivers overflowed due to heavy rain, the city is fully restricting all sections of local underpasses and blocking access to three underground passages including Wolpyeong, Gapcheon, and Daejeon Station, as well as blocking vehicle traffic on Anyounggyo in Jung-gu and Geumgokgyo in Bonggok-dong, Seo-gu.

The city is currently mobilizing all employees from the five autonomous districts and city hall since around 5 a.m. today to respond to the emergency.

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