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Floods

Brazil’s President Lula visits flood zone as death toll from landslides hits 70

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visiting the flood zone on Feb 28 and meeting local residents, in images from his X account.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visiting the flood zone on Feb 28 and meeting local residents, in images from his X account.

Nearly 6,000 evacuated as flood situation remains critical in parts of Sabah

No fatalities have been reported in the floods in Sabah, but officials anticipate substantial damage to crops, livestock and property.
No fatalities have been reported in the floods in Sabah, but officials anticipate substantial damage to crops, livestock and property.

More rain lashes south-east Brazil as death toll hits 55

Firefighters carrying a body found in Juiz de Fora on Feb 24, after heavy rain caused a landslide. Rescuers in Brazil were still looking for 14 missing people on Feb 26.
Firefighters carrying a body found in Juiz de Fora on Feb 24, after heavy rain caused a landslide. Rescuers in Brazil were still looking for 14 missing people on Feb 26.

Sabah floods: Over 4,400 displaced as rising waters spread across five districts

Flood victims in Sabah are currently housed in 146 shelters while over 27 schools remain closed.
Flood victims in Sabah are currently housed in 146 shelters while over 27 schools remain closed.

Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 40, dozens still missing

Over 20 people remain missing after flooding and landslides affected the cities of Juiz de Fora and Uba (above), which lie about 110km apart in Brazil's Minas Gerais state.
Over 20 people remain missing after flooding and landslides affected the cities of Juiz de Fora and Uba (above), which lie about 110km apart in Brazil's Minas Gerais state.

Flooding spreads to Sabah’s south-west; over 1,000 people remain in shelters, 27 schools close

Authorities said evacuations were ongoing as river levels in several areas continued to rise following persistent rainfall since Feb 19.
Authorities said evacuations were ongoing as river levels in several areas continued to rise following persistent rainfall since Feb 19.

Months after floods, Indonesian survivors frustrated by slow response

A child stands on hardened mud beside the window of a residence damaged by flash floods in Aceh, after devastating floods and landslides struck Sumatra late in 2025.
A child stands on hardened mud beside the window of a residence damaged by flash floods in Aceh, after devastating floods and landslides struck Sumatra late in 2025.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 25, 2026

A screen showing the voting results approving a UN draft resolution in support of lasting peace in Ukraine on Feb 24.
A screen showing the voting results approving a UN draft resolution in support of lasting peace in Ukraine on Feb 24.

At least 30 dead after heavy rains hit south-eastern Brazil, 39 missing

A man carrying a dog as rescue workers search for victims in Juiz de Fora, in Brazil's Minas Gerais state, on Feb 24, after heavy rain caused flooding.
A man carrying a dog as rescue workers search for victims in Juiz de Fora, in Brazil's Minas Gerais state, on Feb 24, after heavy rain caused flooding.

Bali flooding prompts tourist evacuation: Official

People move their belongings through the water on an inundated street amid floods following heavy rain at Legian Kuta near Denpasar on Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Feb 24, 2026.
People move their belongings through the water on an inundated street amid floods following heavy rain at Legian Kuta near Denpasar on Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Feb 24, 2026.

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