CDCHQ: "22 Dead, 14 Missing"

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The death toll from the heavy rains concentrated in the central region has risen to 22, with 14 people reported missing.

According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) as of 6 p.m. on the 15th, the heavy rains have caused 16 deaths in Gyeongbuk, 4 in Chungnam, 1 in Sejong, and 1 in Chungbuk, totaling 22 fatalities. The missing include 9 in Gyeongbuk, 3 in Chungbuk, 1 in Busan, and 1 in Gyeonggi, totaling 14 people.

The total number of dead and missing is 36, an increase of 26 from the 11 a.m. tally on the same day (7 dead and 3 missing). The number of casualties is expected to rise further.

In Osong, Chungbuk, an underpass was flooded, trapping 19 vehicles, and the CDSCH is currently confirming casualties. Since search operations are difficult at the moment, there is a possibility of additional casualties.

Additionally, in Chungnam, one person was buried in a landslide, and fire and related agencies are conducting search operations.

In Wonju, Gangwon, a 65-year-old man was swept away by a rapid current while crossing a stream around 8:20 a.m. and died; this was classified as a safety accident unrelated to the heavy rains.

Damage to public facilities caused by the heavy rains includes 8 cases of road embankment collapse and 18 cases of road damage or washouts, totaling 59 incidents nationwide.

Private property damage has been recorded as 80 cases, including flooding of 26 houses.

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