Floods

Motorists advised to avoid areas in central Singapore due to risk of flash floods

The National Environment Agency had forecast heavy rain over multiple areas of the island from 2pm to 3pm on Nov 2.

Japan launches disaster management agency to boost response, reduce damage

The agency will also be responsible for the recovery and reconstruction of disaster-hit regions starting from the Noto peninsula and Kumamoto prefecture.

Five children among seven dead in eastern Syria floods

Bhutan glacial lake outburst triggers flood, no injuries reported

Thailand’s Phuket issues red alert as roads flood amid heavy rain

Residents are urged to immediately move electrical appliances, valuables and other possessions out of reach of potential flooding.

Devoid of options, flood survivors return to damaged homes in Nepal

Some displaced residents in Nepal are returning to damaged homes while others struggle to pay rent.

Avoid area in Pasir Panjang over risk of flash floods: PUB

Heavy rain was expected over the southern and western areas of Singapore from 11.50am to 12.40pm on Oct 28.

Nepal to expand flood warning systems at six river basins

Destruction following the August flash floods and mudslides along the Trishuli river in Dhading district in Nepal’s Bagmati province.

Continuous rain in northern Malaysia triggers flash floods in Kedah, Penang

In Penang, the Oct 25 downpour caused flash floods at 10 locations on the island.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 26, 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrives at a church after returning to the country following nearly a year abroad, in Lara, Venezuela, on Oct 25.

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