As the heavy rainfall that started in North Korea on July 27 and caused floods in many areas, especially in the Phyongan province’s Sinuiju city and Uiju district, began to ease, the extent of the damage has come to light. The official North Korean press reported that around 4,100 homes and 3,000 hectares of farmland near the Amnok River were submerged. No information was given on whether there were any deaths or injuries.
The country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, criticized officials who failed to take the necessary preventive measures and ordered the punishment of government officials who neglected their duties and failed to fulfill their responsibilities.
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