President Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered the mobilization of all available resources and policy measures, including designating special disaster zones in response to the severe rainstorms that have claimed at least 40 lives and left nine people missing. South Korea’s Ministry of Interior and Safety (MOIS) has pledged to offer $8.4 million (10.65 billion won) in emergency subsidies to areas significantly impacted by the current heavy rainstorms.

The rains have precipitated widespread damage. Over 10,000 residents have been displaced from their homes. Public and private properties have sustained damage, with 628 public facilities and 317 private properties impacted, including the collapse or inundation of roads and homes. Power failures have also been a significant issue, affecting 28,607 households nationwide. The most significant rainfall was observed in the central and lower regions, and further rain alerts have been issued for Sejong City, South Chungcheong Province and North Gyeongsang Province.