Torrential rains in South Korea over five days have caused 17 deaths and left 11 people missing, officials report.

Days of heavy rain swept away cars, homes and businesses in multiple cities in South Korea. Thousands of people were evacuated across the southern region as some areas received as much as 31 inches of rain.

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