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South Korea floods leave dozens dead as rescuers scramble to find tunnel victims

Bodies recovered from underpass as downpours trigger landslides and force evacuation of thousands

Rescuers in South Korea are battling to reach people trapped in a flooded tunnel, while at least 37 people have died after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides.

South Korea is at the peak of its summer monsoon season and there has been heavy rainfall for the last four days, causing a major dam to overflow.

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