2012 North Korean floods
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The 2012 North Korean floods began in mid-July 2012 when Tropical Storm Khanun affected parts of the country, killing at least 88 people and leaving more than 62,000 people homeless. Torrential rains on 29 and 30 July 2012 worsened the situation, causing additional damage and casualties and forcing the government to request international assistance.[1] Severe rainfall also affected the southern region of North Korea in August, killing at least six.
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Date | 19 July, 2012 – 17 September, 2012 |
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Location | North Korea |
Deaths | 330+ killed, 144 injured, 234,000+ homeless |
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