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South Korea monsoon rains spur evacuations, disrupt flights

South Korea purchased people living near rivers in its central area to evacuate homes on Thursday as heavy monsoon showers discarded more than 300 mm (12. inches) of rain, while warnings headed out across a large swathe. of the nation, including the capital.

The rain caused cancellation of more than 24 flights at the. Incheon global airport on the west coast, and likewise. disrupted train services in Seoul, emergency situation authorities stated.

The government was looking for sudden surges in rivers. streaming from North Korea, urging vigilance against any landmines. planted at the border by its neighbour that might get cleaned. downstream.

South Korea's armed force has stated it could not rule out the. possibility that the North planted more mines in current weeks, fully. knowledgeable about the probability of heavy rain.

We're monitoring the water level in the main rivers shared. by the South and the North in genuine time, a military spokesperson,. Lee Chang-hyun, told an instruction.

North Korea has disregarded its neighbour's need to be provided. notice when it opens floodgates at a large reservoir after a. flash flood that eliminated six individuals in the South in 2009, caused. by a surge in a river across the border.

Although July brings annual monsoon rain, summer season in. recent years have actually seen weather condition extremes that President Yoon Suk. Yeol has said should be anticipated as a result of climate. modification.

(source: Reuters)