At least four dead, 1300 evacuated in SKorea floods

Three other people were separately found dead on Thursday in a submerged car, a stream, and a flooded basement in southern regions. Ministry officials said they were still investigating whether those deaths were directly caused by heavy rain.

The heavy rain has forced the evacuation of 1382 people from their homes, the ministry said in a statement, adding 46 flights have been cancelled. 

Parts of southern South Chungcheong province have received up to 420 millimetres of rain since Wednesday, according to the ministry.