Over 1,000 homes destroyed from flooding this week, North Korean media says



News Over 1,000 homes destroyed from flooding this week, North Korean media says State TV airs images of inundated fields and broken bridges as Pyongyang warns of more extreme weather over the weekend Colin Zwirko August 5, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV, Aug. 5, 2021 \| State TV showed flooded homes in South Hamgyong province during the 8 p.m. news on Thursday Heavy rain and flooding destroyed over 1,000 houses and large areas of farmland in rural parts of northeast North Korea earlier this week, state-run television reported on Thursday, showing images of inundated homes and collapsed riverbanks. The state media broadcast confirms NK News analysis of satellite imagery showing that entire neighborhoods and schools washed away and multiple bridges broke apart from flooding in Sinhung county and other areas on the east coast between Aug. 1 and 3. Heavy rain and flooding destroyed over 1,000 houses and large areas of farmland in rural parts of northeast North Korea earlier this week, state-run television reported on Thursday, showing images of inundated homes and collapsed riverbanks. The state media broadcast confirms NK News analysis of satellite imagery showing that entire neighborhoods and schools washed away and multiple bridges broke apart from flooding in Sinhung county and other areas on the east coast between Aug. 1 and 3. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Over 1,000 homes destroyed from flooding this week, North Korean media says

State TV airs images of inundated fields and broken bridges as Pyongyang warns of more extreme weather over the weekend

Colin Zwirko August 5, 2021

Over 1,000 homes destroyed from flooding this week, North Korean media says

KCTV, Aug. 5, 2021 | State TV showed flooded homes in South Hamgyong province during the 8 p.m. news on Thursday

Heavy rain and flooding destroyed over 1,000 houses and large areas of farmland in rural parts of northeast North Korea earlier this week, state-run television reported on Thursday, showing images of inundated homes and collapsed riverbanks.

The state media broadcast confirms NK News analysis of satellite imagery showing that entire neighborhoods and schools washed away and multiple bridges broke apart from flooding in Sinhung county and other areas on the east coast between Aug. 1 and 3.