Deadly Landslide Hits South Korea as Heavy Rains Trigger Major Flooding in the Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, AUGUST 2026 — Heavy rain across southern South Korea has killed at least one person and injured four others after a landslide struck an apartment building in Geoje, South Gyeongsang province.

Geoje received more than 800mm of rain over the weekend, with the cumulative total reaching about 912mm by Monday evening. The intense rainfall triggered landslides, flooded roads and caused widespread disruption across the region.

Emergency teams rescued three people from an apartment building hit by the landslide, but one resident was later pronounced dead at hospital. Two people were injured in Geoje, while two others were hurt in nearby cities.

Around 390 people were evacuated, while approximately 3,580 homes experienced power outages. Twelve schools and kindergartens were also reported flooded as firefighters responded to dozens of weather-related emergency calls.

Neighbouring Tongyeong recorded nearly 672mm of rain over the same period. Weather officials said parts of South Gyeongsang received roughly an entire summer’s worth of rainfall in just two days, highlighting the severity of the downpour.

Meanwhile, severe monsoon flooding has also affected the Philippines, including Manila, where government work was suspended and schools were told to shift to online learning. Nearly three weeks of intermittent heavy rain and a recent storm have left at least 23 people dead and affected around five million people.

Almost 25,000 people remained in government emergency shelters across northern provinces. Among the casualties were 10 people, including children, who died when a landslide buried homes in the mountain city of Baguio on August 9.

Authorities in both countries continue emergency operations as heavy rainfall, flooding and landslide risks remain a major concern for affected communities.