Indonesia: Jakarta hit with deadly floods

At least nine people have died in the worst flooding to hit Indonesia's capital since 2013. Power has been cut to suburbs across the city of 30 million to avoid further electrocutions.

10 killed, 11 missing in Vietnam's floods sparked by Typhoon Son Tinh

Heavy rain and flash floods triggered by Typhoon Son Tinh killed 10 people and left 11 others missing in Vietnam's central and northern regions, the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control said on Saturday.

Death toll in Nepal's monsoon-induced disasters rises to 56

The death toll from Nepal's monsoon-induced disasters since the beginning of monsoon season has risen to 56, the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed on Saturday.

Japan Struggles to Restore Water to Flood-Hit Towns

Municipal workers in western Japan struggled on Friday to restore water supplies a week after floods caused by a record downpour killed more than 200 people in the worst such disaster in 36 years.

'Historic' rain in Japan kills several, evacuates thousands

Several people have died and many are missing amid heavy rains, flooding and landslides in Japan, officials said Friday.

Flooding Damages Roads, Homes in Vietnam; Deaths Rise to 15

Flash floods and landslides have damaged roads, homes and crops in northern Vietnam, where 15 people have died and authorities are searching for 11 more missing.

Deadly Tropical Cyclone Hits Horn of Africa

At least 22 people have been killed, and others are still missing after heavy rains from tropical cyclone hit the Horn of Africa.

Turkey's capital Ankara hit by flood, 4 injured

Turkey's capital Ankara was hit by flood following heavy rain in Saturday afternoon, injuring at least four people.

Flash floods impact 500,000 in Somalia, U.N. says

 Flash floods throughout Somalia have affected as many as 500,000 people and have displaced 175,000 people from their homes, the United Nations says.

Death Toll Rises to 15 as Floods Hit Tanzania

The death toll due to floods caused by incessant downpour in various parts of Tanzania rose to 15 on Tuesday.

16 Killed as Landslides, Floods Hit Central Java, Indonesia

 Landslides and floods striking Central Java province of western Indonesia have left 16 people dead and 20 injured, disaster agency said on Saturday.

Deadly storms hit Bolivia and Argentina

At least six people have died in heavy flooding across the Andean nation of Bolivia, where days of rain have left thousands of people homeless, fields underwater and houses destroyed.

60,000 North Korean Children May Starve as Sanctions Slow Aid: UNICEF

An estimated 60,000 children face potential starvation in North Korea, where international sanctions are exacerbating the situation by slowing aid deliveries, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.

French Towns Swimming in Floodwaters, Now Rising in on Paris

More than 200 French towns are struggling against floodwaters that have halted boat traffic in Paris, closed roads and schools and prompted the evacuation of hospitals.

Floodwaters rise in Paris amid warnings of further deluge

Some 20 flood warnings have been issued for Paris and surrounding areas, with French authorities putting residents and businesses along the capital’s River Seine on high alert over rising floodwaters.

Vietnam braces for typhoon which left 230 dead in Philippines

Over one million were evacuated in southern Vietnam by Monday as Typhoon Tembin, which ravaged the Philippines over the weekend, approached.

Death toll from Philippine tropical storm Tembin rises to 200: police

The death toll from mudslides and flooding triggered by tropical storm Tembin has risen to 200, police said here late Saturday night.

Tropical Storm in Philippines Leaves Nearly 90 People Dead, Dozens Missing

A tropical storm in the south of Philippines, which triggered landslides and flooding, has killed nearly 90 people, while the search for dozens of others is still underway, police and disaster officials report on Saturday.

Three dead, thousands evacuated as Tropical Storm hits the Philippines

At least three people have been killed and more are missing as Tropical Storm Kai-Tak made landfall in the Philippines, according to the country's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

Albania thanks EU countries for their aid to cope with floods

Albania is grateful to European Union (EU) countries which expressed solidarity and sent aid to help the authorities here better cope with the floods that affected many areas early this month, Albania's Defense Minister Olta Xhacka said Friday.