News & Insights Across Asia
French military aid begins arriving in cyclone-stricken Mayotte, where hundreds or even thousands are feared dead after Cyclone Chido unleashed devastating winds and destruction.
Spain deploys 10,000 troops to Valencia as the deadliest flash floods in modern history claim at least 214 lives. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledges all necessary resources for relief efforts.
President Xi Jinping extends heartfelt condolences to Spanish King Felipe VI and the people of Spain following severe floods, expressing support and confidence in their ability to rebuild.
Typhoon Krathon has claimed five lives in the Philippines, with one person still missing. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities assist affected communities in the storm’s aftermath.
Chinese President Xi Jinping extended condolences to Vietnam’s To Lam over Typhoon Yagi’s devastation, expressing solidarity and offering assistance for recovery efforts.
Severe flooding in Maiduguri has claimed at least 30 lives and displaced over 400,000 people, according to officials. The disaster has overwhelmed the northeastern city, with authorities fearing the situation could worsen.
China’s emergency teams are mobilized as Typhoon Yagi, the strongest since 2014, approaches Guangdong and Hainan provinces, prompting extensive disaster preparedness efforts.
Unprecedented floods in Bangladesh have claimed at least 18 lives and affected nearly five million people across 11 districts, as authorities struggle to deliver aid amidst washed-out roads and infrastructure.
Heavy rains in central China’s Zixing City have led to 50 deaths and 15 missing, with thousands displaced as rescue operations continue.
China activates Level-IV emergency response as severe flooding impacts Inner Mongolia, with heavy rainfall expected across multiple regions in the coming days.
Following heavy rains from Typhoon Gaemi, most villages in Zixing City, Hunan Province, have had roads, electricity, and telecom services restored. Relief efforts are ongoing in the remaining areas.
Typhoon Gaemi brings heavy rainfall to Hunan Province, affecting millions. Officials outline recovery efforts as communities face damage and power outages.
A survivor recounts the terrifying moment when deadly landslides struck Kerala’s Wayanad district, leaving over 270 dead and many missing as rescue operations continue.
At least 243 people have been killed in landslides triggered by relentless monsoon rains in Kerala, India, as rescue efforts are hampered by severe weather and damaged infrastructure.
Heavy rainfall in central China’s Hunan Province since July 26 has affected 1.15 million people, causing significant economic losses and displacing thousands, local authorities report.
Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired a meeting to address flood control and disaster relief as China enters its peak flood season, with significant flooding expected and typhoons intensifying the situation.
The Chinese government has allocated 260 million yuan to support disaster relief efforts as severe flooding impacts multiple regions, causing casualties and significant damage.
China’s National Disaster Reduction Commission has activated a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in Shaanxi Province, dispatching teams to assist local governments in relief efforts.
China deployed an array of satellites, including Fengyun meteorological satellites, to support rescue efforts after a dike breach at Dongting Lake, enhancing real-time monitoring and aiding disaster relief.
A dike breach at Dongting Lake in China’s Hunan Province has led to the deployment of remote sensing satellites to aid in relief efforts, providing real-time monitoring and data to assist authorities.