News & Insights Across Asia
Typhoon Yagi has devastated Vietnam, leaving 226 dead and 104 missing. The northern province of Lao Cai suffered the heaviest losses, with rescue efforts ongoing amidst severe flooding and landslides.
At least 35 people have been killed and 24 are missing in northern Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi caused landslides and floods, according to officials. The mountainous Lao Cai province suffered the most casualties.
Super Typhoon Yagi struck Hainan Province, causing devastation and loss of life. Amid the chaos, residents demonstrate resilience and preparedness in facing the powerful storm.
Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in Hainan Province, forcing the relocation of 570,000 residents and causing widespread power outages and severe weather conditions.
Super Typhoon Yagi has devastated Hainan Province, claiming four lives and injuring 95 after two landfalls. Over 526,100 residents are affected in the strongest autumn typhoon to hit the Chinese mainland since 1949.
Heavy monsoon rains and floods in southern India have killed at least 33 people, displaced thousands, and disrupted transportation, with officials warning of more rain to come.
Heavy rains and floods in Sudan have claimed 173 lives since June, affecting over 170,000 people and destroying thousands of homes across 11 states.
Typhoon Shanshan has struck Japan’s Kyushu region, prompting the evacuation of millions, causing fatalities, power outages, and disrupting transportation and industry across the area.
Typhoon Shanshan struck Japan’s Kagoshima prefecture, leaving three dead, over 80 injured, and causing widespread disruptions. Authorities urge vigilance as the storm moves eastward.
A deadly landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, has claimed one life and injured three others, highlighting the challenges faced by mountainous communities worldwide in combating natural disasters.
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.
A massive wildfire fueled by strong winds threatens Athens as flames reach the suburbs, leaving 35 injured. Despite extensive firefighting efforts, the blaze continues to rage on multiple fronts.
Heavy rains and floods in northern Yemen have killed at least 45 people, with dozens injured. The Al Hudaydah Governorate is the hardest-hit region, facing severe damage and widespread destruction.
The death toll from nearly six weeks of monsoon rains and floods across Pakistan has risen to 154 as downpours continue to inundate villages across the country.
At least 45 people have been killed and thousands displaced due to heavy rains and flash floods in northern Yemen, compounding the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Tropical Storm Debby drenched northern Florida, claiming several lives as it moved toward Georgia and the Carolinas, threatening torrential rains and flooding across the region.
A deadly mudslide in Ridi Village, Sichuan Province, has killed at least 10 people, with 17 missing. Expert Professor Wang Yunsheng links the disaster to shifting rainfall patterns due to global climate changes.
Four people were rescued from a house in Kerala, India, three days after devastating landslides. The rescue was aided by a newly built bridge that allowed heavy equipment to reach the affected area.
A landslide in central China’s Hunan Province has claimed 11 lives in Yuelin Village, with rescue efforts ongoing for one missing person.
Typhoon Gaemi has left at least 10 dead and nearly 900 injured in China’s Taiwan region. The storm caused widespread disruption, including landslides and infrastructure damage, as rescue efforts continue.