Devastating Floods Hit Asia

Heavy rains have inundated large areas of Southwest Asia, causing floods and landslides that have killed dozens of people, disrupted transportation, and forced authorities to implement emergency response measures. Vietnam, as seen in the Sputnik image, has experienced widespread flooding. Thailand declared holidays for September 28 and 29, while authorities in Nepal warned of rising water levels in major rivers, and India recorded rainfall several times higher than the annual average for the same period.