India, July 21 -- While South Korea typically prepares for monsoon ahead of July and August, this year, the country, particularly its South Chungcheong Province, was hit by torrential rains and floods starting July 17, 2025. Seosan recorded the highest-ever 'rainfall per hour' since 1904, even as uncontrolled rains and landslides wreak havoc in the country.

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South Korea travel advisory: What tourists should know

Heavy rains batter South Korea, with water levels peaking at 114.9 millimetres (4.5 inches) per hour in Seosan. Hongseong County tackled ruthless floods, which led to the imm...