South Korea floods leave dozens dead as rescuers search for tunnel victims

The death toll from days of torrential rain in South Korea has risen to 40, including a dozen people found dead in a submerged underpass. Yoon Suk Yeol, the South Korean President, has blamed authorities’ failure to follow disaster response rules. Deluges have pummelled central and southern regions since Thursday as the rainy season that started in late June reaches its peak. The interior ministry has also reported nine people missing and 34 injured across the nation. #southkorea #flooding #environment Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK’s best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.