News & Insights Across Asia
Heavy rains in northern Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan, have caused deadly mudflows, leaving two dead and three missing. The Ak-Buura River overflowed, flooding Osh city and several villages.
Six people have died in Chongqing Municipality following unprecedented heavy rainfall, triggering geological disasters and river overflows.
Over 1.56 million people in Jiangxi Province are affected by severe floods caused by heavy rainfall, leading to significant economic losses and widespread damage to homes and farmland.
At least 20 people have died in Nepal as heavy rains trigger landslides and floods over the past two days, officials report. Lightning strikes accounted for nine of the deaths.
China’s eastern regions face prolonged heavy rains, causing floods while drought conditions persist elsewhere. The unusual weather patterns challenge authorities and highlight environmental concerns.
China raises flood control response to Level III in Zhejiang, Anhui, and Jiangxi after red alert for severe rainstorms, signaling heightened measures against potential flooding.
Torrential rains in southern China have caused severe flooding and landslides, prompting intensified relief efforts as heavy precipitation continues across the region.
Heavy rainfall causes record-breaking floods in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, surpassing levels from the 1998 floods.
President Xi Jinping urges unified efforts to combat floods and droughts in China, emphasizing disaster relief to safeguard lives, property, and social stability.
Asia faces a crisis as extreme weather events like heat waves, floods, and droughts impact millions, affecting communities, economies, and ecosystems across the continent.
Heavy rains in Sri Lanka have led to floods and mudslides, causing 16 deaths and prompting nationwide school closures.
Devastating floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape have left two people dead and four missing. Heavy rains caused parts of Kariega to be submerged, with 70 people rescued overnight.
Flash floods and cold lava flows near one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes have claimed 67 lives, the national disaster agency chief confirmed. Rescue efforts continue as authorities assess the damage.
Flash floods and volcanic cold lava flows in western Indonesia have claimed 52 lives, with 17 people still missing, as rescue operations continue.
Recent devastating floods in Afghanistan and Brazil highlight concerns that extreme weather events are becoming the new normal due to climate change impacts.
At least 28 people have been killed and four are missing after severe floods and landslides hit Indonesia’s West Sumatra province. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities work to clear affected areas.
Severe floods in Texas have resulted in the tragic death of a child, highlighting the growing global concerns over extreme weather events and the urgent need for preparedness in communities worldwide.
At least 15 people have died as floods and landslides hit Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province, submerging thousands of homes and displacing residents.
Nearly 100,000 people have been evacuated as severe floods hit Kazakhstan, with a state of emergency declared in eight provinces.
Over 150 people have been rescued in New South Wales, Australia, after torrential rains caused dangerous flooding in Sydney and surrounding areas, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.