As rescuers search for the missing under the rubble, thousands of evacuated villagers face the daunting task of rebuilding their homes.

South Korea flood death toll rises to 18 as southern regions battered by record rain - More than 14,000 people have evacuated and damage has been reported in 15 cities and provinces

Heavy rains pounded South Korea for a third day on Friday in a deluge that has killed at least four people, forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes and destroyed property and infrastructure.

Catholic dioceses in South Korea have started restoration work following damage to Churches and Church-run institutions by flooding that killed at least 17 people across the country. Recording-breaking heavy rain from July 16-20 hit southern and central parts of the country, triggering flooding and landslides.

Korea is facing extreme heat and heavy rainfall, raising concerns about climate change's impact on weather patterns.

According to local authorities, homes have collapsed, cars and campsites have been swept away, and farmlands have been severely damaged