3
Moderate
Drought Risk in Seoul, South Korea
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 7 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - South Korea (2025-03-24) — 43,500,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
Seoul is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How Seoul Compares
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Notable Drought Events Near Seoul
Drought - South Korea
February 28, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought - Northern South Korea
March 10, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought - South Korea
March 23, 2025 — WARNING
43,500,000 people exposed; $4,858,944M capital exposed
Drought - South Korea
March 31, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought - Eastern South Korea
March 31, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
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