Indonesia's government says it will summon eight companies over their suspected role in worsening the scale of floods and landslides that have killed more than 700 people. But environmental groups say authorities are hypocritical and partly to blame for the destruction.
Who's responsible when stormwater flows onto your property?
Runoff from heavy rainfall and poor drainage can cause damage to properties and worsen flooding. So, who's responsible if your property experiences runoff, and what can you do about it?
Cooper Creek Barge
A livestock carrying barge named ‘Margaret’ has come to the rescue of pastoralists isolated by floodwaters that closed the Birdsville Track. ‘Margaret’ is ferrying road trains loaded with cattle across the flooded Cooper Creek and is bringing tourists and supplies back into the community which has been cut-off for months.
Rescue efforts underway after flash floods kill hundreds in Indonesia
Torrential rain causes flash floods and landslides in Indonesia, where the toll rises as authorities mount rescue operations.
Growing backlash as flooded Thai residents ask 'Where's the government?'
Thailand’s Health Ministry estimates that more than 160 people were killed in the disaster across nine provinces, but at least 110 of those died in Songkhla, where Hat Yai is located.
South-East Asia floods kill hundreds as cyclone hits Sri Lanka
Parts of South-East Asia have been hit with record levels of rain as a cyclone hits Sri Lanka, causing floods and landslides, as the system heads towards India.
'Rare' tropical cyclone thrashes South-East Asia killing hundreds
The death toll is expected to continue rising after a week of record-breaking rain, flash flooding and a "rare" tropical cyclone.
Locals begin clean up after floods inundate Sumatra, Indonesia
Drone footage of floods in Pidie Jaya, Aceh Province, Indonesia as rescue efforts and cleanup begin.
Widespread flooding in Hat Yai, southern Thailand
Drone footage captures flooded roads and buildings in Hat Yai, with people and trucks wading through the water.
Patients evacuated by helicopter from Thai hospital as flooding continues
Floods across nine Thai provinces have killed 33 people and affected more than 2.7 million, with more rain forecast.
Floodwater rescues in Thailand's Songkhla province
People in Thailand's Songkhla province wading through floodwater as rescuers carry others to safety.
Palestinians left without shelter after Gaza tent cities flood again
Heavy rain causes significant flooding in Gaza, with thousands of Palestinians living in tents bearing the brunt of the sudden burst of winter weather.
Flood insurance premiums still rising in area last inundated in 1956
There are growing calls for an investigation into the insurance classification of Wagga Wagga, with residents saying they are paying more for insurance now than they ever have.
As Launceston works on a new flood strategy, some locals suggest floodgates
Andrew Lovitt is part of a community group that has spent 15 years investigating a large-scale infrastructure proposal to prevent flooding in Launceston, in northern Tasmania.
Rescue efforts continue as at least 41 killed in central Vietnam flooding
Authorities rescue residents as at least 41 killed in central Vietnam flooding.
Death toll rises to 41 in central Vietnam flooding, more heavy rain forecast
More than 1.5 metres of rain has fallen in parts of Vietnam and authorities have warned of further floods with heavy rains set to continue.
What we can learn from this $2m new-build on a flood-prone block
Only someone whose family has long lived next to a river famous for catastrophic flooding would dare to build on this block. Here's what we can all learn from Richard and Janette's new home.
Monmouth in Wales is flooded after Storm Claudia
The streets of the village of Monmouth are inundated after Storm Claudia dumped heavy rain across Europe.
Storm Claudia causes floods across the UK, after killing three in Portugal
Storm Claudia moves to Wales, swamping the town of Monmouth, where dozens of people are rescued or evacuated from their homes.
When this Thai restaurant flooded, business boomed
Fish are not just on the menu in this Thai restaurant — they are also swimming around the tables and bringing in diners happy to sit in waist-deep river water while enjoying their meals.
Man who drove through floodwater causing 5yo's death avoids jail
A man has been sentenced to a one year intensive corrections order, to be served in the community, after attempting to drive through floodwater in the NSW central west, resulting in the death of a five-year-old.
