Japan rescuers battle to reach thousands trapped by floods Japanese emergency services and troops were scrambling on Thursday to reach thousands of homes cut off by devastating flooding and landslides that have killed dozens and caused widespread damage.

Japan issues fresh rain disaster warnings as toll hits 54 Japan issued fresh landslide and flooding warnings on Wednesday as torrential rain moved over the centre of the country and the death toll from days of downpours rose to 54.

Typhoon preparedness still lacking

The experts said the number of workers specialised in dealing with typhoons was few and the country lacked necessary equipment for them.

Canal bank erosion damages 14 houses in Cà Mau

Severe erosion of a canal bank in Cà Mau Province at midnight on Saturday damaged 14 houses, according to the local steering committee for natural disaster prevention and control, search and rescue.

Northern region prepares for natural disasters The Việt Nam Disaster Management Authority (under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) must prepare appropriate means and equipment for access to areas affected by flash floods and landslide.

PM sends sympathies to Myanmar leader over jade mine landslide The same day, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh extended sympathies to Union Minister for International Cooperation Kyaw Tin.

More than 160 dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide The battered bodies of more than 160 jade miners were pulled from a sea of mud after a landslide in northern Myanmar on Thursday, after one of the worst-ever accidents to hit the treacherous industry.

At least 50 dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide The bodies of at least 50 jade miners were pulled from the mud yesterday after a landslide in northern Myanmar, fire services said, as monsoon rains worsen already deadly conditions.

Heavy rains cause landslides and traffic jams in Lai Châu Heavy rain from last night and landslides impacted the roads to Pa Ủ, Tà Tổng and Thu Lũ communes of Mường Tè District.

Mongolia's ruling party wins parliamentary election in landslide Mongolia's ruling party won a landslide election victory to retain an overwhelming majority in parliament -- a reward from voters who approved of its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to near-complete results on Thursday.