Sanba stormed into South Korea, 1100 people evacuated

On the morning of September 17, Typhoon Sanba with 137km / h winds hit South Korea. Heavy rain and strong winds have caused many households to lose power, stalling air and sea operations.

The Korean Emergency Control Agency (KMA) said that storms caused nearly 500,000 homes on Jeju Island and the southern coastal area lost power, about 1,100 people were evacuated, more than 200 flights and ferries had to be canceled. revoke.

Sanba storms hit South Korea

Rainstorms also cause landslides and floods, leaving at least 29 people homeless. Meanwhile, thousands of schools across the South Korean region must be closed

This is the third storm in South Korea, followed by Bolaven and Tembin, killing more than 20 people

Sanba storm is moving north at 22km / h, expected to flow into the eastern coast of the Korean peninsula.

The president of the Republic of Korea has asked to mobilize all possible resources to minimize damage to crops and livestock.

Also on the morning of September 17, 12 flights connecting the port city of Qingdao (Eastern China) with Japanese and Korean airports must also be canceled as the Sanba storm is approaching, leaving nearly 1,100 people stranded. airport

For China, Sanba is the 16th storm to hit the country this year. The China Meteorological Agency said that in the Eastern and Southern regions, there is heavy rain during the two days of September 17-18.