News & Insights Across Asia
Severe floods have impacted over 3.36 million people in the Philippines since July 11, caused by Typhoon Gaemi, Typhoon Prapiroon, and the southwest monsoon. Locals describe unprecedented hardship.
Typhoon Gaemi has affected over 628,600 people in Fujian Province, prompting emergency responses and suspension of transportation services as authorities mobilize resources for disaster relief.
Typhoon Gaemi made landfall in eastern Taiwan’s Yilan County at midnight Thursday, leaving two dead and 201 injured. The storm caused significant damage, prompting emergency responses across the region.
Flash floods in southwest China’s Sichuan Province have left over 30 people missing. Rescuers have retrieved eight bodies and continue search operations.
At least 35 people have been killed and 250 injured after flash floods struck eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, causing widespread devastation and prompting urgent calls for humanitarian aid.
Five people have been confirmed dead and 83 injured after powerful tornadoes struck Heze City in east China’s Shandong Province, causing extensive damage to over 2,800 homes. Rescue efforts are underway.
Severe flooding in Bangladesh’s northeastern Sylhet region has displaced tens of thousands and affected millions, as heavy rains and upstream waters continue to wreak havoc.
At least four people have died in severe floods in southern Germany following heavy rainfall. Authorities have declared a state of emergency, with widespread evacuations underway.
Over 2,000 people are feared dead after a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea. Villagers are leading rescue efforts amid challenging conditions as the government seeks international assistance.
Rescue teams in Papua New Guinea face immense challenges after a massive landslide on May 24 buried over 2,000 people, with treacherous terrain hindering efforts and thousands more evacuated.
An intense cyclone named Remal slammed into Bangladesh’s coast on Sunday, forcing nearly a million people to flee inland to storm shelters away from howling gales and crashing waves.
A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea’s Enga Province has likely affected over 4,000 people, with hundreds feared dead. Rescue efforts are underway amid challenging conditions.
An emergency team has been dispatched to Papua New Guinea’s Enga province after a massive landslide struck early Friday, impacting six villages in Mulitaka and prompting a significant rescue effort.
Four people have been confirmed dead and at least 35 injured after a tornado devastated Greenfield, Iowa, reducing homes to rubble and prompting a search for survivors.
A tornado in Iowa, USA, has left four dead and at least 35 injured as it ripped through communities on Tuesday.
Severe flooding caused by heavy rains in central Afghanistan has left at least 50 people dead, officials reported. Rescue efforts are underway as communities grapple with the devastating aftermath.
The death toll from flash floods and mudslides in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province has risen to 67, with 20 people still missing. The government plans to relocate survivors to safer areas.
Severe floods in southern Brazil have killed at least 100 people and forced over 163,000 from their homes. Rescue efforts have been halted due to ongoing heavy rains and dangerous conditions.
At least four people, including an infant, have died after severe tornadoes struck Oklahoma overnight. Communities are facing more severe weather threats as storms continue across the region.
A powerful tornado struck Guangzhou, the capital of south China’s Guangdong Province, on Saturday afternoon, killing five people and injuring 33 others, according to local authorities.