Flood of the century, record rainfall in Seoul, South Korea

Several areas in Seoul were left flooded on Monday (Aug 8) as heavy rain battered South Korea’s capital, submerging vehicles and prompting evacuations. Photos and videos circulating on social media showed flooded roads with commuters braving the rain, as well as water cascading down the steps of an underground train station. Seoul received of rain as of 8pm local time. The Dongjak district in southern Seoul also recorded 137mm of rain per hour, the worst rainfall in decades, added the report.