### [2026-08-17](/feed/2026/08/17/index.md)

##### Geoje-si
# Torrential rainfall causes widespread flooding in Geoje-si, South Gyeongsang, South Korea, killing at least one. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgww971nn2o)
2. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/18/south-korea-rain-deadly-landslide-philippines-major-flooding)

### Changes:

1. Torrential rainfall causes widespread flooding in Geoje-si, South Korea, killing atleast one. _2026-08-18 04:00:02 (First version)_
2. Torrential rainfall causes widespread flooding in Geoje-si, South Korea, killing at least one. _2026-08-18 06:00:00 (Update)_
2. Torrential rainfall causes widespread flooding in Geoje-si, South Gyeongsang, South Korea, killing at least one.  _(Current version)_

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