World Nov 29 Indonesian rescuers search for survivors as death toll from floods and landslides tops 300 By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press, Kasparman Piliang, Associated Pres
World Nov 28 Death toll rises to 164 after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island rose to 164 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said, as rescue workers found their efforts hampered by damaged bridges and roads and a lack of heavy… By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press, Kasparman Piliang, Associated Pres
World Nov 27 Indonesia intensifies search for victims after floods and landslides kill 69 people Rescuers are searching in rivers and the rubble of devastated villages for bodies and possible survivors after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island. By Niniek Karmini, Binsar Bakkara, Associated Press
World Aug 27 At least 8 deaths reported after heavy rain causes flooding, landslides in Southeast Asia Flooding occurred in several northern and central provinces of Vietnam, where seven people died, one was missing and 34 were injured, state media reported. In neighboring Thailand, heavy rain Tuesday evening into Wednesday triggered flooding in several northern provinces. By Hau Dinh, Associated Press
World Jul 28 Heavy rains, flooding in northern China kill 4 as Beijing and nearby areas brace for more CCTV reports that some 5,600 people n the nearby city of Tianjin were relocated for fear of floods. By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press
Nov 28 After landslides bury 40 homes in eastern Uganda, the death toll rises to at least 15 By Associated Press Uganda police say that 15 injured people had been rescued and admitted to Buluganya Health Center. Local media reports say authorities expect the death toll could rise to 30. Continue reading
Nov 25 Landslide and floods in Indonesia kill 16 on Sumatra island By Binsar Bakkara, Associated Press Indonesian officials say rescuers have recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island. Continue reading
Oct 06 International rescue teams arrive in Bosnia to help after deadly floods and landslides By Associated Press Rescue teams from Bosnia's neighbors and European Union countries on Sunday were joining efforts to clear the rubble and find people still missing from floods and landslides that devastated parts of the Balkan country. Continue reading
Sep 29 Flooding and landslides near capital of Nepal kill at least 148 people, leave dozens missing By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press Rescuers in Nepal recovered dozens of bodies from buses and other vehicles that were buried in landslides near the capital Kathmandu, as the death toll from flooding rose to at least 148 with dozens missing, officials said Sunday. Continue reading
Sep 21 Heavy rain, landslides and floods in Japan leave 1 person dead and several others missing By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the highest level of heavy rain across several cities in the Ishikawa prefecture, including hard-hit cities Suzu and Wajima on the northern coast of the Noto peninsula. Continue reading