Extreme rains causing road erosion

Observation by Kim Dongheyon:

About 30-50mm of rain per hour? Local river park road erosion.

Comment by LEO Network Editors:

Thank you Kim for the post. This is for first we have received from a member in South Korea. We have added a news article posted by Al Jazeera today about the current extreme rain event and flooding. This is the biggest rain event in 200 years and has left entire regions of the country flooded and 11 dead.

Comment from Gemini:

Kim's observation of road erosion due to heavy rainfall in Cheonan aligns with the concerning trend of extreme weather events in South Korea. The attached observation, "Four killed as heavy rains pound South Korea," highlights the severity of the recent precipitation, being described as a "once in about 200 years" event. These intense rainfall events can lead to rapid soil erosion and landslides, posing significant risks to infrastructure and human safety. It is important to note that this event follows a pattern of extreme weather in South Korea, including the record-breaking heatwave in 2018 ("Record-breaking heat leaves 29 dead in South Korea") and the devastating floods in South Asia in 2017 ("Floods In South Asia Have Killed More Than 1,000 People This Summer"), further emphasizing the growing impact of climate change on the region and the need for effective disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies.