"Floods"

At least 25 people were killed by lightning or landslides over the weekend in Bangladesh while millions were left marooned or homeless in low-lying northeastern parts hit by the worst monsoon floods in the country's recent history, officials said.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department to speed up relief operations for people affected by floods and storms, a top official said on Wednesday.

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan flew to Narathiwat province on Wednesday morning to oversee efforts to mitigate the plight of local people affected by flooding two days ago.

The death toll from landslides and floods in the Brazilian city of Petropolis in Rio de Janeiro state rose to 97, including six children, local authorities said Wednesday.

At least 46 people have been confirmed dead with five other missing in the massive floods that strike several states in Malaysia.

A total of 12 people were killed in floods caused by torrential rain in northern Iraq, governor of Erbil province Omed Khoshnaw said Sunday.

Three Patthalung elephants were roped in to help officials and locals clear the waterway at Pak Rang Waterfall after flash floods caused huge rocks to block the important stream.

The death toll of Semeru volcano eruption in Indonesias East Java province rose to 22 with more than 30 people missing, while search for the victims was underway amid a potential of lava floods and hot clouds.

Continuous heavy rain on Friday sparked flash floods in Nakhon Si Thammarat, especially in the vicinity of waterfalls and the Sichon district.

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Friday (November 26) that the rather strong high-pressure system covers upper Thailand, resulting in cool weather and strong winds in the areas.

A section of Highway 41 running between Chumphon’s Pathomporn intersection and Lang Suan district has been closed off due to heavy flooding.

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