Torrential rains that slammed South Korea for five days have left 17 people dead and 11 others missing, the government said Sunday.One person was killed on Sunday after their house collapsed during heavy rain and another person was found dead after being swept away by a swollen stream in Gapyeong,

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

South Korea has been battered by torrential rains for the past five days, leaving at least 17 people dead and 11 missing.View on euronews