Sad news as North Korea hit by severe flooding, prompting a large-scale military-led rescue operation personally overseen by leader Kim Jong Un. The floods, which struck the country’s northwestern region near the Chinese border, have left thousands stranded and created what state media describes as “a grave crisis.”
Key News Reports:
Massive Rescue Operation
- Over 5,000 people rescued from flood-hit areas
- Military helicopters and navy lifeboats deployed
- Kim Jong Un personally guided the rescue efforts
Unprecedented Rainfall
- Record-breaking downpours reported across North Korea
- Kaesong City experienced 463mm (18.2 inches) of rain in a single day
- Highest rainfall recorded in 29 years, according to South Korean meteorological administration
Impact on Infrastructure
- Weak infrastructure exacerbates the effects of natural disasters
- Deforestation has left the country vulnerable to flooding
- North Korea working to prevent floods, including water release from dams
Leadership Response
- Kim Jong Un visited flood-stricken areas in Sinyinju and Yiju
- Reprimanded officials for inadequate disaster preparedness
- Ordered food and necessities to be provided to affected people
Military Involvement
- 10 aircraft made approximately 20 trips each
- 4,200 people rescued within half a day
- Kim Jong Un personally thanked pilots involved in the operation
As the country works to recover from this latest natural disaster, the world watches to see how it will impact the already strained relations with neighboring South Korea and the international community.