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Floods

Storm warnings for Portugal, Spain a week after Kristin destruction

A view of debris after the passage of storm Kristin, in Praia da Vieira, Leiria, Portugal, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
A view of debris after the passage of storm Kristin, in Praia da Vieira, Leiria, Portugal, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Jakartans battle flood waters to reach workplaces

This aerial picture shows a settlement submerged by high tide in Muara Baru, Jakarta on Dec 6, 2025.
This aerial picture shows a settlement submerged by high tide in Muara Baru, Jakarta on Dec 6, 2025.

Morocco deploys army to help evacuate thousands after floods

Little-known Malaysian volunteer firefighters among flood rescuers in Thailand

An offroad vehicle from the Sungai Petani Volunteer Fire Association is parked on the flooded street of Hat Yai, Thailand
An offroad vehicle from the Sungai Petani Volunteer Fire Association is parked on the flooded street of Hat Yai, Thailand

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 53, agency says

The landslide on Jan 24 that hit Pasir Langu village in the Bandung Barat was triggered by heavy rains.
The landslide on Jan 24 that hit Pasir Langu village in the Bandung Barat was triggered by heavy rains.

Flood-friendly homes: How Jakartans are making peace with rain

Adhitya Megantara points to the space between his house and the ground.
Adhitya Megantara points to the space between his house and the ground.

Flood losses set to soar tenfold in South-east Asia: Study

Early indications suggest that major regional flooding events have the potential to cause economic losses in excess of US$10 billion (S$12.6 billion).
Early indications suggest that major regional flooding events have the potential to cause economic losses in excess of US$10 billion (S$12.6 billion).

Flood-hit Sumatra students still studying in tents two months after disaster

Children parts of Sumatra are still studying in tents months after floods struck the Indonesian island.
Children parts of Sumatra are still studying in tents months after floods struck the Indonesian island.

23 soldiers died in Indonesia’s West Java landslide, official says

Indonesian rescue members search for victims at the site of a landslide following heavy rains in Pasir Langu village, West Bandung regency, West Java province, Indonesia, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
Indonesian rescue members search for victims at the site of a landslide following heavy rains in Pasir Langu village, West Bandung regency, West Java province, Indonesia, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

Mozambique counts 13 dead in floods so far but toll expected to rise

A house stands partially submerged in floodwater after weeks of heavy rainfall in Maputo, Mozambique, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Amilton Neves
A house stands partially submerged in floodwater after weeks of heavy rainfall in Maputo, Mozambique, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Amilton Neves

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.