Sumatra floods: Pressure mounts on Indonesian government to declare national emergency
Tropical cyclone Senyar has impacted over 881,000 people, killing 316 and injuring 638 across the three provinces. Some 289 people also remained missing.
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Flood crisis in Thailand’s Hat Yai described as “end of the world”, with scenes of chaos and despair
Heartbreaking scenes in Hat Yai as the flood crisis escalates. MP Saksit Khaotong shares the suffering, with people fighting for food and bodies found in the streets.
Malaysians rescued from floods in Thailand’s Hat Yai describe drinking rainwater to survive
Over 700 Malaysians were successfully evacuated to Bukit Kayu Hitam on Nov 26, including many who had been sheltering in temporary flood relief centres.
International community provides $16 million to help Vietnam recover from natural disasters
As of November 27, historic floods and landslides in the central region due to torrential downpours since mid-November had left 108 people dead or missing, and preliminary…
Thailand floods: Over 100 bodies found in Hat Yai, 20+ need to be identified
Songkhla Nakarin Hospital issued an emergency public statement after receiving a large number of bodies, saying it is not yet able to return the bodies to the families, as…
Death toll in southern Thailand floods rises to 18, number of affected families rises to over 980,000
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation says floods across nine southern provinces have killed 18 people and damaged or displaced about 980,000 households; nationwide…
Natural disasters leave 409 dead or missing in Vietnam, economic losses top $3.2 billion
Vietnam has endured a brutal year of storms, floods and landslides, with over 400 people dead or missing and huge economic losses. Authorities warn the final months of 2025 could…
Emergency situation declared in Thailand’s Hat Yai as government escalates flood relief efforts
Evacuations to hospitals or safe shelters are being prioritised, alongside the delivery of essential supplies, fuel and communications equipment. All military branches have…
Severe floods devastate central Vietnam
Relentless rain in Central Vietnam has submerged thousands of homes, destroyed crops and swept away livestock. Residents face massive losses and a long road to recovery as…
Quake defences delayed by red tape: The Daily Star
The government must urgently open the quake safety assessment facility.