Natural disasters

‘Crazy’ Yangon property prices despite struggling economy, civil war in Myanmar

The World Bank noted in its December report that while Myanmar will see moderate signs of economic improvement, it still faces significant headwinds.

Tornadoes kill four, injure more than a dozen in rural Michigan

A fallen tree rests again a Sheriff's vehicle outside a hospital following storms and tornado warnings in Three Rivers, Michigan, U.S. March 6, 2026. Dan Cherry/USA Today Network via REUTERS

Disinformation the new enemy in disaster zones, says Red Cross

False narratives online are hampering humanitarian efforts in war-torn nations like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Red Cross has warned.

Strong quake hits off Indonesia’s Sumatra island

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra on March 3.

Philippine volcano eruption sends ash 2.5km into sky

The two-minute eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in the central Philippines began at 7.04 pm local time 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.

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.

Lawson opens 1st disaster-support convenience store ahead of Japan quake anniversary

People will be able to charge their phones and obtain disaster information as the store will distribute information on digital signage.

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.

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.

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