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.

Dam reservoir levels in Iran’s second biggest city drop below 3%

Water levels at the dam reservoirs supplying Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad plunged below three per cent, media reported on Sunday, as the country suffers from severe water shortages.

Over 100,000 people evacuated in Philippines due to Typhoon Fung-wong

The Philippines’ emergency services have evacuated over 100,000 people in the country’s east and north due to approaching Typhoon Fung-wong, Reuters reported.

Six killed, hundreds injured as tornado hits south Brazil

A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state of Paraná, killing six people, the state government has said.

Seven killed, 150 injured after powerful quake hits northern Afghanistan

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, killing at least seven people and injuring 150 others, according to local officials.