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Natural disasters

22 villages in Aceh vanish after Cyclone Senyar, dozens remain isolated

14,899 people in 30 villages across Aceh remain isolated more than a month after Cyclone Senyar struck northern parts of Sumatra in late November.
14,899 people in 30 villages across Aceh remain isolated more than a month after Cyclone Senyar struck northern parts of Sumatra in late November.

Dome of Philippines’ Mayon volcano collapses, releases lava

The Mayon volcano has released new lava after superheated gas reached the crater summit on Jan 7.
The Mayon volcano has released new lava after superheated gas reached the crater summit on Jan 7.

Indonesian President Prabowo forms Sumatra disaster recovery task force

The task force established by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will aim to work "as quickly as possible" to rebuild houses for affected residents, many of whom are still living in evacuation shelters.
The task force established by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will aim to work "as quickly as possible" to rebuild houses for affected residents, many of whom are still living in evacuation shelters.

Japan stops Chubu Electric’s nuclear review due to flawed seismic data

The watchdog’s move stalls Chubu’s effort to resume two reactors at its Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station.
The watchdog’s move stalls Chubu’s effort to resume two reactors at its Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station.

6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines

The earthquake struck at a depth of 10km on Jan 7.
The earthquake struck at a depth of 10km on Jan 7.

Central Japan nuclear plant operator may have underestimated quake risks

A whistleblower had told Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) that the utility "may have used data that is different from what was presented" to the nuclear watchdog.
A whistleblower had told Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) that the utility "may have used data that is different from what was presented" to the nuclear watchdog.

Philippines raises alert level at restive Mayon volcano

Mayon is the most active of 22 volcanoes in the Philippines.
Mayon is the most active of 22 volcanoes in the Philippines.

No major damage reported from strong 6.2-magnitude quake in Japan

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.

5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Tokara Islands; no tsunami expected

The earthquake hit 20km north-east of the Japanese town of Wadomari at a depth of 10km, according to the US Geological Survey.
The earthquake hit 20km north-east of the Japanese town of Wadomari at a depth of 10km, according to the US Geological Survey.

No New Year fireworks in Indonesia as the nation mourns Sumatra flood victims

A local resident carries relief supplies following a deadly flash flood in Batang Toru, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia, December 7, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
A local resident carries relief supplies following a deadly flash flood in Batang Toru, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia, December 7, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

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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.