Worst rainy weather in Seoul in 80 years – several dead

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Heavy rains have turned roads into rivers in the South Korean capital Seoul. At least eight people have died and six others are missing.

The widespread rain began on Monday and is the worst to hit the South Korean capital region in 80 years. With more than 100 millimeters of rain per hour, the stormwater systems have been overloaded and the rain has turned streets in the Gangnam district into rivers.

The masses of water drown cars and push public transport to breaking point. Power outages have also been reported from various parts of the region during Monday evening.

See the images from the water masses in Seoul in the player above

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