Reckoning With a New Era of Deadly Floods
The floods and landslides that have killed more than 1,350 people in recent weeks are a grim reminder of the risks of a warming planet.
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In Photos and Video: Devastating Floods Swamp Parts of Asia
Images of the destruction caused by storms that have torn through South and Southeast Asia.
Hundreds Killed From Devastating Floods in Indonesia
Heavy rainfall from two rare tropical cyclones brought deadly flooding and landslides to Indonesia, killing over 600 people, with more than 400 missing and displacing hundreds of thousands of others.
Floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam Have Killed Over 1,200. Here’s What to Know.
Unusually destructive storms have killed at least 1,350 people across the region and displaced millions in South and Southeast Asia.
Sri Lanka Declares ‘Largest’ Disaster as Cyclone Death Toll Rises to 355
The country’s president said the nationwide flooding after the storm hit last week was the most challenging natural disaster in the island nation’s history.
Sri Lanka on High Alert as Cyclone Death Toll Reaches 56
Heavy rainfall was forecast for nearly all of the island nation as Cyclone Ditwah churned northwest toward India.
Vietnam Reels From Deadly Rainy Season
Cleanup efforts are underway in Vietnam, where government officials on Sunday said more than 90 people had been killed from flooding and landslides in the past week.
Images From Vietnam’s Year of Deadly Wet Weather
Scientists suggested that climate change could make central Vietnam a global hot spot for destructive storms. This year has seemed to prove the point.
How a New Bridge Partly Collapsed in China’s Southwest
A section of the tall bridge in mountainous Sichuan Province fell, apparently after a landslide. No casualties were reported.
In Switzerland, The Alps Are Melting Amid Climate Change, but Villagers Won’t Be Moved
Switzerland is racing to rebuild Blatten, which was crushed by a glacier. It’s a sign of the economic and emotional costs of a warming Europe.