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Floods

Floods, landslides kill 15 in India, four in Nepal as rivers rise

A file photo of damaged houses following deadly flash floods and a mudslide, in Devighat, Nepal, on Sept 21.
A file photo of damaged houses following deadly flash floods and a mudslide, in Devighat, Nepal, on Sept 21.

Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters

More than 330mm of rain fell in some areas of Bangkok between Sept 24 and Sept 27.
More than 330mm of rain fell in some areas of Bangkok between Sept 24 and Sept 27.

PUB urges public to avoid many areas across Singapore due to flash flood risks

The National Environment Agency said that short and thundery showers are expected in the second fortnight of September.
The National Environment Agency said that short and thundery showers are expected in the second fortnight of September.

Bangkok floodwaters recede after torrential rain as residents count losses

People wade through a flooded street during heavy rain in Bangkok, on Sept 26.
People wade through a flooded street during heavy rain in Bangkok, on Sept 26.

Millions in US north-east brace for powerful storm

Much of the US north-east is preparing for the storm, which is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds over the weekend.
Much of the US north-east is preparing for the storm, which is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds over the weekend.

Homes flooded, roads submerged: Bangkok declares disaster over heavy rain

Vehicles are seen stranded in flood waters along Phetchaburi Road in Bangkok on Sept 26.
Vehicles are seen stranded in flood waters along Phetchaburi Road in Bangkok on Sept 26.

Eastern Bangkok on flood alert as water in canals reach critical levels

The most closely watched areas include Min Buri, Lat Krabang and Sai Mai, where a lingering low-pressure system has brought widespread rain and kept drainage canals close to capacity.
The most closely watched areas include Min Buri, Lat Krabang and Sai Mai, where a lingering low-pressure system has brought widespread rain and kept drainage canals close to capacity.

Rich nations should foot climate bill, says Nepal minister

Nepal has contributed negligibly to the breakdown of the global climate system, said Nepal’s foreign minister Shisir Khanal.
Nepal has contributed negligibly to the breakdown of the global climate system, said Nepal’s foreign minister Shisir Khanal.

Nepal PM says floods ‘a warning to the world’ about climate change

Nepal suffered one of the worst catastrophes in its history in August when a tsunami-like flood cut a swathe of destruction.
Nepal suffered one of the worst catastrophes in its history in August when a tsunami-like flood cut a swathe of destruction.

Monks and troops protect Thailand’s Ayutthaya temples as Chao Phraya rises

Despite the rising river, Wat Chaiwatthanaram remained open to Thai and foreign visitors.
Despite the rising river, Wat Chaiwatthanaram remained open to Thai and foreign visitors.

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