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Rescuers transfer the body of a victim at the site of a landslide at Cisarakan village in Sukabumi Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia on December 7. (Photo: Xinhua)

Floods, landslides cause severe damage in Indonesia

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.

Indonesia: Flash floods, landslides leave nearly 20 dead

Indonesia: Flash floods, landslides leave nearly 20 dead

Flash floods and landslides have struck four districts in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province, including Padang Lawas, South Tapanuli, Deli Serdang, and Karo, leaving 19 people dead and more than 20 others injured, according to local authorities.

Flooding triggered by downpour following Typhoon Yagi in Chiang Rai province, Thailand, on September 12, 2024 (Photo: Reuters/VNA)

Floods affect many localities in Thailand

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.

PM Pham Minh Chinh gives encouragement to a boy named Nguyen Quoc Bao, whose father and elder sister were washed away by a flood while the three were crossing a bridge in Cau Treo hamlet of Yen Thuan commune, Ham Yen district, Tuyen Quang province. (Photo: VNA)

Special TV programme held in support of typhoon victims

A special TV programme was held by Vietnam Television (VTV) in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 15 to show support for people in the areas hit by super Typhoon Yagi and its accompanying flooding and landslides.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs an online conference of permanent Government members with representatives of localities affected by Typhoon Yagi on September 15 morning. (Photo: VNA)

PM chairs online conference on addressing Typhoon Yagi's aftermath

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.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam (second from right) visits a force strengthening an important site of the Lo River dyke in Truong Sinh commune of Son Duong district, Tuyen Quang province, on September 12. (Photo: VNA)

Party, State on people’s side in typhoon response, recovery efforts

Making landfall in Vietnam almost one week ago, super Typhoon Yagi has taken a heavy toll on the country, but the Party, State, armed forces, and people nationwide have been taking various strong and comprehensive measures to minimise consequences and aid recovery endeavours.

Severe landslides in Yen Bai city

Severe landslides in Yen Bai city

Severe landslides caused by heavy rain in Yen Bai province have led to significant damage. Local authorities are swiftly mobilizing resources to support recovery efforts and ensure the safety of affected communities.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspects the water level of Cau River in Van Tien commune, Viet Yen township, Bac Giang province. (Photo: VNA)

PM urges ramping up efforts in response to flooding

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.

PM Pham Minh Chinh visits residents in flood-hit Van Ha commune of Viet Yen township, Bac Giang province, on September 10. (Photo: VNA)

PM urges post-typhoon response efforts to be augmented

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with the administration of Bac Giang province and chaired a teleconference with other northern localities on September 10 to discuss response to severe flooding, landslides, and flash flooding.