Intense downpours forecasted for southern areas throughout the weekend with the onset of the second rainy period
Heavy Flooding Hits Gwangju, South Korea
Gwangju, a city in South Korea, was hit by heavy rainfall between August 3 and 4, 2025, as part of an extreme rainfall event that affected the southern regions of the country. The city experienced some of the heaviest rainfall, with forecasts and reports indicating over 200 mm of rain, leading to severe flooding conditions.
The floodwaters led to the evacuation of 41 people from 27 cities and counties across affected provinces. The severe flooding caused by rapid and heavy rainfall submerged vehicles and damaged infrastructure in the region. However, most evacuations and warnings were lifted by August 4.
Recovery efforts were coordinated by the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters. Nearly 2,500 evacuees were sheltered across the southern provinces, including Gwangju. As of early August, most evacuees remained in temporary shelters while floodwaters receded and damage assessments were conducted.
Key details of the rainfall event include more than 280 mm of precipitation within 24 hours in nearby Muan (11.4 inches), with hourly rates peaking over 140 mm. This created conditions for landslides and flooding that impacted infrastructure such as Muan Airport and roads near Gwangju. The Korea Meteorological Administration issued warnings and closely monitored the situation during the event.
In summary, Gwangju saw significant flooding with evacuations and damage as part of an intense, localized heavy rain event in early August 2025. Recovery was underway with emergency shelters supporting displaced residents and disaster agencies managing the aftermath in conjunction with other southern regions of South Korea.
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- The heavy rainfall that hit Gwangju, South Korea, caused flooding conditions, contributing to the city's evacuation and infrastructural damage.
- The severe flooding in Gwangju, resulting from rapid and intense weather, submerged vehicles and damaged infrastructure, requiring recovery efforts and the provision of emergency shelters.
