KCNA reported that more than 5,000 houses were destroyed and nearly 12,030 others were submerged in the floodwater.
In addition, about 200 areas of embankment extending 160 kilometers and 4,800 hectares of cropland were washed away while more than 25,700 hectares were submerged.
The KCNA reported that officials across the country were visiting flood-stricken areas in an "all-people drive" to evaluate the damage and take necessary measures to recover from the disaster.
The DPRK has suffered heavy rains and flooding since the start of the rainy season last Wednesday when a typhoon reached the country. (AK)
Editor: Kunto Wibisono
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