New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Torrential rain that battered South Korea's greater capital region for two days began easing Thursday afternoon, but not before claiming at least one life.

The downpour in the greater Seoul area beginning early Wednesday morning caused flooding, damaged hundreds of roads and homes and forced nearly 1,000 people to evacuate. The rain slowed Thursday afternoon and South Korea's weather agency forecast it will taper further later in the day.

About 270 to 320 millimeters (10.6 to 12.5 inches) fell in parts of Seoul and nearby cities including Paju, Incheon and Gimpo, leaving vehicles stranded on roads that became chocolate-colored rivers and residents salvaging belongings from properties damaged by flash floods.

As th...