Climate Change Triggers Deadly Flash Floods in South Korea's Tunnels

At least 13 people drowned in their cars as flash floods cascaded into a tunnel in South Korea, resulting in a death toll that is expected to rise. The country has been experiencing record monsoon rains, triggering landslides and flooding, with thousands of people affected. Meanwhile, heatwaves are scorching North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, with experts warning that 2023 could become the hottest year on record. Climate change is being attributed to the intensification of extreme weather events, and urgent action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of a rapidly warming planet.