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Sudden reservoir release floods more than 1,000 homes in central Vietnam

Sudden reservoir release floods more than 1,000 homes in central Vietnam

A sudden overnight surge from the Long Song reservoir has inundated part of Lam Dong Province, flooding more than 1,000 homes, sweeping away dozens of fishing boats and submerging farmland as heavy rain pounded the central region.
Is it safe to travel to Southeast Asia amid severe flooding?

Is it safe to travel to Southeast Asia amid severe flooding?

Severe floods displace thousands in Thailand and Malaysia, at least 8 killed

Severe floods displace thousands in Thailand and Malaysia, at least 8 killed

When mud remains

When mud remains

Along my journey with UNICEF, I have met countless children and families whose lives have been torn apart by disasters.
November 23, 2025 | 06:33 pm PT
Houses for flood-hit families must be rebuilt before Tet: PM

Houses for flood-hit families must be rebuilt before Tet: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed authorities to rebuild houses destroyed by the central region’s floods, ordering instant temporary shelter and full reconstruction finished before the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) in February.
November 23, 2025 | 01:30 am PT
Flood death toll in central Vietnam climbs to 90

Flood death toll in central Vietnam climbs to 90

At least 90 people have died after several days of severe flooding across central Vietnam, with Dak Lak Province reporting the highest number of fatalities at 63.
November 22, 2025 | 08:58 pm PT
Philippines digs out from Typhoon Fung Wong as death toll climbs to 25

Philippines digs out from Typhoon Fung Wong as death toll climbs to 25

Rescuers using backhoes and chainsaws began digging the Philippines out from the devastation of Typhoon Fung Wong on Tuesday, as floodwaters receded in hundreds of villages and the storm's death toll climbed to 25.
November 11, 2025 | 03:00 am PT
Taiwan evacuates 3,000 ahead of arrival of Typhoon Fung Wong

Taiwan evacuates 3,000 ahead of arrival of Typhoon Fung Wong

Taiwan issued a land warning on Nov. 11 and evacuated more than 3,000 people ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Fung Wong which, while weakening, is expected to dump large amounts of rain on the island’s mountainous east coast.
November 10, 2025 | 07:22 pm PT
Vietnam receives $10M international aid after devastating storms

Vietnam receives $10M international aid after devastating storms

Over 30 embassies and international organizations have pledged nearly US$10 million to help Vietnam rebuild after devastating typhoons Bualoi and Matmo.
October 28, 2025 | 05:00 am PT
Landslides and floods kill 64 in Nepal, India

Landslides and floods kill 64 in Nepal, India

Landslides and floods triggered by heavy downpours in Nepal and neighboring India have killed more than 60 people, officials said Sunday, as rescue workers raced to reach cut-off communities in remote mountainous terrain.
October 5, 2025 | 06:01 pm PT
Northern China flash flood kills at least 10

Northern China flash flood kills at least 10

At least 10 people have died in a flash flood in northern China, state media reported, with two others still missing, as the East Asian monsoon continues to unleash atmospheric chaos across the world's second-largest economy.
August 18, 2025 | 06:34 pm PT
Death toll from north-west China floods rises to 13

Death toll from north-west China floods rises to 13

The death toll from flash floods and mudslides in north-west China has risen to 13, the state media said on Aug 9, after the bodies of three people were found.
August 9, 2025 | 05:41 pm PT
'Unscientific' megaquake rumors in world's most favorite destination spook tourists

'Unscientific' megaquake rumors in world's most favorite destination spook tourists

Unfounded online rumors warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines, with them reporting less demand from worried Hong Kongers.
May 15, 2025 | 03:56 pm PT
Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trillion in damage, kill 300,000 people

Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trillion in damage, kill 300,000 people

Japan's economy could lose as much as US$1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse of hundreds of buildings and potentially killing about 300,000 people, a government report said on Monday.
March 31, 2025 | 04:54 pm PT
Thailand's flooding damage reaches $800M

Thailand's flooding damage reaches $800M

The flooding in northern Thailand has been the most severe in the past 80 years and impacted the economy by as much as THB27 billion (US$811.9 million), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has reported.
September 17, 2024 | 02:00 am PT
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