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Philippine authorities announced the evacuation of more than 22,000 people on Luzon Island due to Tropical Storm Ramil, which brought heavy rains and strong winds across the southern and central parts of the island. The Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that 22,311 people were evacuated from Calabarzon and Bicol, where local governments implemented preemptive measures before Ramil made landfall. The storm also disrupted transportation operations across the country. At least 39 seaports were damaged, stranding 3,242 passengers, 1,050 cargo vessels, and six ships. Approximately 20 storms or typhoons hit or approach the Philippines each year. The country's poorest regions are typically the most vulnerable to the effects of natural disasters.

At least 14 people were killed in a mine collapse following heavy rains in El Callao, southeastern Venezuela. Venezuela's National Risk System reported that the bodies were found in three separate tunnels. Firefighters in El Callao said that the death toll was based on testimonies from other miners. The floods caused the collapse of vertical shafts. El Callao is a gold mining town, and most of its 30,000 residents are directly or indirectly involved in mining.

At least 23 people have died in Mexico because of heavy rains this week, local authorities said Saturday. Mexico's civil protection authorities reported intense rainfall in 31 states, with the worst-affected areas being Veracruz in the east, Queretaro and Hidalgo in the centre, and the north-central state of San Luis Potosí. In Hidalgo state, 16 deaths were reported and 1000 homes affected. Five deaths were reported in Puebla state and 11 people were still unaccounted for. A minor died in Veracruz state and a police officer died in Queretaro. President Claudia Sheinbaum wrote on X after a meeting with local officials and members of her Cabinet: "We are working to support the population, reopen roads and get the power back on." The Mexican military will help distribute aid in affected areas.

At least 15 people were killed due to a landslide caused by heavy rains that swept away their bus in northern India. Local authorities reported that the accident occurred in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, noting that rescue workers and villagers at the scene are continuing to search for survivors. Last week's heavy rains caused landslides and floods in Darjeeling, northeastern India, destroying approximately 5% of the region's famous tea plantations. The floods also washed away numerous roads, destroyed more than 500 homes, and killed at least 36 people in the area.

At least 42 people have died in Nepal due to landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains over the past 36 hours, authorities reported today. A Nepal Police spokesperson confirmed that 18 of the fatalities occurred in the eastern district of Ilam near the Indian border, while three others died from lightning strikes in southern Nepal. Local officials said several major highways have been closed or damaged by landslides and floods, leaving hundreds stranded and severely disrupting domestic flights, though international flights continue to operate. In southeastern Nepal, rising water levels of the Koshi River — known for causing annual deadly floods in India's Bihar state — have surpassed danger thresholds. The capital, Kathmandu, surrounded by hills, experienced river flooding that inundated roads and homes, isolating the city from the rest of the country.