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Heavy rainfall and flooding in UK and Asia
Heavy rainfall and flooding are affecting multiple regions across the UK and Asia. In the UK, forecasters warn of significant flash flooding risk from showers and thunderstorms in the coming days, with potential heatwave conditions returning in September. In Asia, South Korea's southern regions are experiencing severe flooding from torrential rains exceeding 800mm, which triggered a deadly landslide killing one person and injuring four others. The Philippine capital is also facing major flooding from the same weather system.
Key takeaways
- 1.The UK is under alert for flash flooding from heavy showers and thunderstorms, with weather conditions expected to improve into September
- 2.South Korea has recorded over 800mm of rainfall in Geoje, causing a landslide that resulted in at least one fatality and four injuries
- 3.Multiple countries across the UK and Asia are simultaneously affected by severe weather events, indicating a broad weather system impact
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