Keyword: "floods"

A landslide in Pekalongan, Central Java of Indonesia has claimed at least 16 lives and left 10 others injured, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNBP) on January 21.

Heavy rains and floods remain the biggest threats for Indonesia in 2025 due to the impact of the La Niña phenomenon, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB).

Indonesian authorities reported on December 9 that search and rescue teams have found 10 bodies swept away or buried under tonnes of mud and debris after flash floods devastated several villages on the island of Java. Two individuals remain missing.

Health volunteers in Malaysia have been preparing for any surge in waterborne diseases following devastating floods that saw tens of thousands of people evacuated as more rains are forecast in the coming days.

Southern Thailand continues to endure heavy rainfall, with the country’s Meteorological Department warning that downpours will persist across eight provinces until December 1, exacerbating already critical flood conditions after a week of relentless rain.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on November 28 announced emergency measures to address severe flooding in six states of the country, which has affected over 37,000 residents.

The Philippines raised a fresh weather alert on October 28 relating to a new storm named Kong-rey, just few days after more than 100 people were killed by Trami - the worst storm of this year so far.

Many localities in Thailand are experiencing unpredictable weather, with thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rains in some areas, including the northern and central regions, as well as Bangkok capital and its vicinity.

Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith recently held phone talks, stressing stronger cooperation to improve their countries’ capacities in mitigating impacts of natural disasters.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired an online conference of permanent Government members with representatives of localities affected by Typhoon Yagi on September 15 morning to discuss urgent solutions to overcoming post-storm consequences, supporting people and enterprises in stabilising life and restoring production and business activities.

The water level of the Red River in Hanoi has dropped to 10.39 meters, falling below the second flood alert threshold of 10.5 meters. Consequently, the Hanoi Command for Search, Rescue, and Natural Disaster Prevention has lifted the second flood alert for both the Red and Duong rivers.

Heavy rains and floods triggered by super typhoon Yagi, one of the strongest to hit Vietnam in decades, had left 181 dead and 145 missing as of 10:00 pm on September 11, statistics show.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 11 asked ministries, agencies, and localities to work around the clock in response to emergencies in the context of complex flooding situation in northern cities and provinces following Typhoon Yagi.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Bac Giang province's authorities to balance disaster recovery efforts with maintaining economic activity, especially in industrial zones, as the province is a key industrial hub in northern Vietnam.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam on September 9 extended his deep sympathies to people and soldiers who have been affected by typhoon Yagi that hit northern provinces and cities two days ago.

Heavy rains on July 29 and 30 have resulted in five casualties and heavy property losses in the northern region, reported the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

About 31,000 people have been evacuated since the beginning of July due to floods affecting several parts of Myanmar, according to the country's Department of Disaster Management on July 10.

Floods and landslides following prolonged high-intensity rains on June 19 have been isolating over 4,000 residents in West Nias, North Sumatra, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) of Indonesia.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17 sent a message of sympathy to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after learning that heavy rains have occurred in recent days, causing serious floods and huge losses of human and property in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

The number of people killed by flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 41 with 17 more missing, West Sumatra disaster mitigation agency reported on May 13.