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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 5

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

Flood-affected people are transported to safe areas in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka, November 29, 2025. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Saturday evening said 153 people have died due to floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The DMC said 774,724 people from 217,263 families across all districts have been affected by heavy rains, flooding, and landslides. It added that many areas remain inaccessible, complicating rescue efforts and relief distribution. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

Flood-affected people are transported to safe areas in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka, November 29, 2025. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Saturday evening said 153 people have died due to floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The DMC said 774,724 people from 217,263 families across all districts have been affected by heavy rains, flooding, and landslides. It added that many areas remain inaccessible, complicating rescue efforts and relief distribution. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

An aerial drone photo taken on November 29, 2025 shows flooded houses in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Saturday evening said 153 people have died due to floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The DMC said 774,724 people from 217,263 families across all districts have been affected by heavy rains, flooding, and landslides. It added that many areas remain inaccessible, complicating rescue efforts and relief distribution. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

This photo taken on November 29, 2025 shows a flooded area in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Saturday evening said 153 people have died due to floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The DMC said 774,724 people from 217,263 families across all districts have been affected by heavy rains, flooding, and landslides. It added that many areas remain inaccessible, complicating rescue efforts and relief distribution. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

An aerial drone photo taken on November 29, 2025 shows flooded houses in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Saturday evening said 153 people have died due to floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The DMC said 774,724 people from 217,263 families across all districts have been affected by heavy rains, flooding, and landslides. It added that many areas remain inaccessible, complicating rescue efforts and relief distribution. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

Flood-affected people are transported to safe areas in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka, November 29, 2025. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Saturday evening said 153 people have died due to floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The DMC said 774,724 people from 217,263 families across all districts have been affected by heavy rains, flooding, and landslides. It added that many areas remain inaccessible, complicating rescue efforts and relief distribution. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

Flood-affected people are transported to safe areas in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka, November 29, 2025. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Saturday evening said 153 people have died due to floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The DMC said 774,724 people from 217,263 families across all districts have been affected by heavy rains, flooding, and landslides. It added that many areas remain inaccessible, complicating rescue efforts and relief distribution. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

Flood-affected people are transported to safe areas in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka, November 29, 2025. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Saturday evening said 153 people have died due to floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The DMC said 774,724 people from 217,263 families across all districts have been affected by heavy rains, flooding, and landslides. It added that many areas remain inaccessible, complicating rescue efforts and relief distribution. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

Flood-affected people are transported to safe areas in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka, November 29, 2025. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Saturday evening said 153 people have died due to floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The DMC said 774,724 people from 217,263 families across all districts have been affected by heavy rains, flooding, and landslides. It added that many areas remain inaccessible, complicating rescue efforts and relief distribution. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

Flood-affected people are transported to safe areas in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka, November 29, 2025. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Saturday evening said 153 people have died due to floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The DMC said 774,724 people from 217,263 families across all districts have been affected by heavy rains, flooding, and landslides. It added that many areas remain inaccessible, complicating rescue efforts and relief distribution. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Rescuers search for victims after floods and landslides hit North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on November 29, 2025. A total of 303 people died and 279 remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Indonesia's Sumatra region, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Saturday. Photo by Gatha Ginting/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Rescuers cross a river to transfer a victim's body during a search operation after floods and landslides hit Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia, on November 29, 2025. A total of 303 people died and 279 remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Indonesia's Sumatra region, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Saturday. Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Officers load relief supplies onto an aircraft for distribution among disaster-affected communities following floods and landslides in Bener Meriah Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia, on November 29, 2025. A total of 303 people died and 279 remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Indonesia's Sumatra region, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Saturday. Photo by BNPB/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Villagers and rescuers search for victims after floods and landslides hit Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia, on November 29, 2025. A total of 303 people died and 279 remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Indonesia's Sumatra region, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Saturday. Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Landslide Hit A Residential Area in Pandanarum Village - Indonesia

Rescuers work on site after a landslide hit a residential area in Pandanarum village, Central Java, Indonesia, Nov. 20, 2025. At least 10 people have died and 18 others remain missing after a landslide struck a residential area in Indonesia's Central Java province, authorities said on Friday. (Photo by Joni Amarta/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Landslide Hit A Residential Area in Pandanarum Village - Indonesia

Rescuers work on site after a landslide hit a residential area in Pandanarum village, Central Java, Indonesia, Nov. 20, 2025. At least 10 people have died and 18 others remain missing after a landslide struck a residential area in Indonesia's Central Java province, authorities said on Friday. (Photo by Joni Amarta/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Landslide Hit A Residential Area in Pandanarum Village - Indonesia

Rescuers transfer a body pack after a landslide hit a residential area in Pandanarum village, Central Java, Indonesia, Nov. 20, 2025. At least 10 people have died and 18 others remain missing after a landslide struck a residential area in Indonesia's Central Java province, authorities said on Friday. (Photo by Joni Amarta/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Landslide Hit A Residential Area in Pandanarum Village - Indonesia

Rescuers work on site after a landslide hit a residential area in Pandanarum village, Central Java, Indonesia, Nov. 20, 2025. At least 10 people have died and 18 others remain missing after a landslide struck a residential area in Indonesia's Central Java province, authorities said on Friday. (Photo by Joni Amarta/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Philippines: Residents Rush to Stores Ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the central Philippines, killing one person, flooding communities, cutting power, and displacing tens of thousands after making landfall around midnight over Silago in Southern Leyte early on November 4. The storm reached typhoon strength shortly before landfall, with winds of up to 150 kph and gusts reaching 185 kph. This video shows people shopping at a local supermarket in Iloilo City, Western Visayas on November 3 to prepare for the typhoon.

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Firefighters check the Torre dei Conti at the Imperial Forum in Rome after partial collapses, on November 3, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Firefighters check the Torre dei Conti at the Imperial Forum in Rome after partial collapses, on November 3, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Firefighters check the Torre dei Conti at the Imperial Forum in Rome after partial collapses, on November 3, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Firefighters check the Torre dei Conti at the Imperial Forum in Rome after partial collapses, on November 3, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Firefighters check the Torre dei Conti at the Imperial Forum in Rome after partial collapses, on November 3, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Rescue and fire department intervention following the collapse of the tower at the Imperial Forums in Largo Corrado Ricci, Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. Photo by Francesco Benvenuti/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Firefighters check the Torre dei Conti at the Imperial Forum in Rome after partial collapses, on November 3, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti In The Imperial Forums - Rome

Firefighters check the Torre dei Conti at the Imperial Forum in Rome after partial collapses, on November 3, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Northern Islands, Over 10,000 Evacuated 5

Super Typhoon Ragasa (Nando) struck the northern Philippines on Monday, September 22, with winds up to 285 km/h, forcing over 10,000 people to evacuate across northern and central Luzon, according to the government. The storm damaged homes, schools, and power lines, and led to closures of schools and government offices, including in Manila. Despite slight weakening, authorities warned of life-threatening storm surges, floods, and landslides.

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Portugal: Firefighters Battle Major Wildfires Amid Scorching Heat and High Winds

More than 1,500 firefighters are battling several wildfires across Portugal, with the most severe blazes reported in Arouca, Ponte da Barca, Penamacor, and Mangualde. In Penamacor (Castelo Branco), more than 400 firefighters and five aircraft are working to contain the flames. Strong winds, rugged terrain, and soaring temperatures—reaching up to 40°C—are complicating efforts. Nearly all of mainland Portugal remains under high or maximum fire risk alerts.

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Flash Flood Destroys Laiwu District in Jinan - China

A helicopter conducts rescue work in Shiwuzi Village, Dawangzhuang township, Laiwu District in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, July 22, 2025. Two people have died and 10 people are missing following a flash flood in east China's Shandong Province early on Tuesday, local authorities said. Torrential rains lashed Laiwu District in Jinan, capital of Shandong Province, for five hours until 5 a.m. Tuesday, with up to 364 mm of precipitation, the district government said in a statement. The rain triggered a flash flood near two villages in Dawangzhuang township, washing away and damaging 19 houses and leaving two people dead and 10 more missing. Local authorities are going all out to locate the missing ones. Photo by Zhu Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flash Flood Destroys Laiwu District in Jinan - China

Rescuers carry out rescue operations in Shiwuzi Village, Dawangzhuang township, Laiwu District in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, July 22, 2025. Two people have died and 10 people are missing following a flash flood in east China's Shandong Province early on Tuesday, local authorities said. Torrential rains lashed Laiwu District in Jinan, capital of Shandong Province, for five hours until 5 a.m. Tuesday, with up to 364 mm of precipitation, the district government said in a statement. The rain triggered a flash flood near two villages in Dawangzhuang township, washing away and damaging 19 houses and leaving two people dead and 10 more missing. Local authorities are going all out to locate the missing ones. Photo by Zhu Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM