Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast, tsunami warning issued

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 has hit Japan’s northeastern region, prompting a tsunami advisory from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

Tsunami warning after 7.6 magnitude quake hits off Japan

A tsunami as high as three metres could hit Japan's north eastern coast after an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.6 occurred offshore, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.

Death toll passes 900 after devastating Indonesia floods

The death toll in Indonesia from recent flooding has passed 900, with hundreds still missing.

Sri Lanka flood, landslides toll rises to 123: Official

Over 120 people have died and more than 130 others remain missing after Tropical Cyclone Ditva struck Sri Lanka, the country's Disaster Management Center (DMC) reported on Saturday.

Thailand large-scale floods, the worst floods in years

Thailand on November 25 prepared to send an aircraft carrier with relief supplies and medical teams to its south, where more heavy rain intensified the worst floods in years, which have killed 13 people and hobbled rescue and evacuation efforts.

Vietnam flooding death toll reaches 90 amid landslides and relentless rain

The death toll from major flooding in Vietnam has risen to 90, with 12 more people missing, the environment ministry said on Sunday after days of heavy rain and landslides.