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Korea (the Democratic People's Republic of): Flood: 2013/07/17 Country Information on DRR

Period 2013/07/17
Country or District Korea (the Democratic People's Republic of)
Event Type Flood
Outline Torrential rain has caused severe damage in North Korea, killing five people and leaving more than 23,000 people homeless.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others

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AFP 2013/07/22
The floods destroyed or submerged more than 6,060 dwelling houses throughout the country leaving some 23,770 people homeless, the Korean Central News Agency reported.