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Floods

Heavy rain, flash floods hit California

A series of Christmas storms pummelled southern California, with downpours and high winds forecast through Dec 26.
A series of Christmas storms pummelled southern California, with downpours and high winds forecast through Dec 26.

Atmospheric river drenches Los Angeles, triggers widespread flooding

A worker clears debris from a flooded part of the 134 freeway, as heavy rains fall due to an atmospheric river in Burbank.
A worker clears debris from a flooded part of the 134 freeway, as heavy rains fall due to an atmospheric river in Burbank.

‘We have nowhere to go’: Sri Lankan residents recount damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah

The Kelani River in Sri Lanka now runs just a few feet from Madam M Davika's doorstep.
The Kelani River in Sri Lanka now runs just a few feet from Madam M Davika's doorstep.

Jakarta braces itself for floods and landslides over holiday season

The authorities have urged cities to step up their early warning systems and emergency readiness, as well as work with neighbouring cities to mitigate flood risks.
The authorities have urged cities to step up their early warning systems and emergency readiness, as well as work with neighbouring cities to mitigate flood risks.

Outrage in Indonesia as government blocks foreign disaster aid to Sumatra

Regional leaders in the hardest-hit areas have been forced to turn away offers of assistance from overseas.
Regional leaders in the hardest-hit areas have been forced to turn away offers of assistance from overseas.

Flights cancelled, roads flooded as rare storm soaks UAE

A man carries a spade to unblock a drain as he walks through floodwaters following heavy rains in Dubai.
A man carries a spade to unblock a drain as he walks through floodwaters following heavy rains in Dubai.

City in North Sumatra cancels New Year’s Eve celebrations after public backlash

Across North Sumatra province in Indonesia, 366 people were reported dead, 72 mising and 2,287 injured.
Across North Sumatra province in Indonesia, 366 people were reported dead, 72 mising and 2,287 injured.

Cyclone warning prompts Bali to step up flood mitigation efforts

Five of Bali’s nine cities and regencies have been hit by flooding since Dec 11.
Five of Bali’s nine cities and regencies have been hit by flooding since Dec 11.

Singapore Red Cross to send trained responders to support flood relief operations in Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah, one of the worst natural disasters in Sri Lanka's recent history, had struck regions that are already weakened by years of economic stress.
Cyclone Ditwah, one of the worst natural disasters in Sri Lanka's recent history, had struck regions that are already weakened by years of economic stress.

Singapore charity RLAF appeals for donations to aid Indonesian, Sri Lankan flood victims

RLAF called on the public to support the appeal, adding that all contributions will go directly towards on-the-ground humanitarian relief.
RLAF called on the public to support the appeal, adding that all contributions will go directly towards on-the-ground humanitarian relief.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.