At least nine people have been killed after nearly 16 inches of rain led to historic flooding in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, and forecasters warn an additional 10 inches could fall by the end of the week.
that heavy rain will continue in the central regions of the country, as well as the northern Gyeonbuk region, until at least Friday.
In addition, the Korea Meteorological Administration said the rain is very slow-moving, and rainfall rates between nearly 2 to 4 inches per hour are expected.At least nine people have died, and six were reported missing in the Seoul area on Tuesday, August 9, after record overnight rainfall flooded parts of South Korea, according to local news reports. Monday's rain was the highest total seen in the region since 1920 when 13.96 inches of rainfall was reported.
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