Brunei issued Red Warning in response to flash floods. As of 31 October 2026, heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flash floods across several areas in Brunei. Authorities issued a Red Warning and forecast occasional heavy and thundery showers to affect the country’s inland areas until 7 November. The department advised residents to beware of high risks of flash floods, landslides, fallen trees, and blown-off roofs during gusty conditions. Furthermore, officials advised the public, road users, and fishermen to stay updated on the latest weather forecasts, advisories, and warnings issued by the department and to take necessary actions to ensure safety.

Source: Borneo Bulletin. (2026, November 2). Red warning issued following flash floods.

Extreme weather triggered floods and a landslide in Indonesia. Heavy rain and overflowing rivers in West Aceh, Indonesia, caused flooding across 12 villages in three subdistricts on 31 October 2026. The provincial disaster management agency deployed a joint response team to rescue affected residents and urged people living along riverbanks to remain alert as river levels remained high. Meanwhile, severe weather caused a landslide that buried two visitors at a resort in Bali’s Pelaga Village. Authorities dispatched a rescue team to locate the victims. One was identified, while the other remained missing after search operations were temporarily suspended due to an extremely steep road leading to the site.

Source: ANTARA. (2026, November 1). Floods inundate 12 villages in Indonesia’s West Aceh. Tempo. (2026, November 2). Two Visitors Feared at Bali Glamping Resort.

Widespread flooding inundated several parts of Malaysia. On 28 October 2026, a severe thunderstorm lashed the Klang Valley, Malaysia, triggering flash floods and causing severe traffic congestion. High water levels in Sungai Rasah compounded the flooding and caused the river to overflow, prompting local authorities to manage water control structures and accelerate drainage efforts. Meanwhile, heavy rain hit the Keningau, Tenom, Nabawan, Sook, Beaufort, and Sipitang regions, causing the Padas River to rise above the danger level and submerge several areas. Authorities remained on standby to evacuate affected residents, while the government urged the public to stay vigilant for floods, especially those living along riverbanks.

Source: Malay Mail. (2026, October 28). Sabah’s Padas River breaches danger level as floods hit villages and schools, rescue teams on standby. The Star. (2026, October 28). Several flash floods hit Klang Valley after downpour.

M5.1 quake hit Sarangani and Mayon Volcano erupted in the Philippines. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolted Balut Island in Sarangani, the Philippines, on 28 October 2026. Government work and classes at all levels in public and private schools were suspended. Meanwhile, Mayon Volcano erupted on 30 October, sending an ash plume 3,000 metres above the summit and triggering Alert Level 3. The areas within the six-kilometre Permanent Danger Zone were recommended for evacuation and people were warned of possible lahars and sediment-laden streamflow.

Source: Philippine News Agency. (2026, October 28). Sarangani suspends all classes, work due to magnitude 5.1 quake. Inquirer.net. (2026, October 30). BREAKING: Mayon Volcano erupts, sends ash plume 3,000 meters high.

Cambodia Eyes Rice Export Growth Amid Potential El Niño-Driven Demand. Cambodia expects to expand rice exports as neighbouring countries prepare for potential El Niño impacts in late 2026, which could reduce agricultural output and increase regional demand for imported rice. The Philippines has already stepped up purchases, with Cambodia supplying nearly 20,000 MT through City Rice. According to officials, stronger demand could support higher rice prices and benefit Cambodian farmers and millers, although water shortages and rising irrigation costs remain key challenges. Cambodia exported 792,212 MT of milled rice worth more than 464 million USD to 66 destinations in the first eight months of the year, while paddy rice exports reached 3.35 million MT.

Source: Kampuchea Thmey Daily. (2026, November 2). Cambodia Targets Expanded Rice Exports As El Nino Threatens Regional Output.

Myanmar Expands Pawsan Rice Cultivation After Winning World’s Best Rice Award. Myanmar has cultivated 27,144 acres (10,984.79 hectares) of Pawsan rice in Yangon Region for the 2026 rainy season, with five varieties grown across 15 townships. The expansion follows Myanmar Pawsan's win of the World’s Best Rice Award for 2026, boosting its international reputation and export potential. Average yields are expected to reach 72.25 baskets (1,507.14 kg) per acre, slightly above last year’s 72.21 baskets (1,506.30 kg).

*1 kg = 0.0479 Myanmar basket unit

1 hectare = 2.47 acres

Source: Global New Light of Myanmar. (2026, November 2). 5 Pawsan paddy varieties grown in 15 Yangon townships; yield tipped at 72.25 baskets per acre.

Japan Considers Additional 100,000-MT Rice Reserve Buyback. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) Japan is considering buying an additional 100,000 MT of rice to replenish government reserves, following a 210,000 MT purchase in September 2026. The government released 590,000 MT from emergency stockpiles in 2025, reducing reserves to around 320,000 MT, well below the 1 million-MT target. The ministry expects the buyback to have limited market impact, because while the government's own emergency reserves are low, private-sector commercial inventories reaching a record 1.5 million MT in August 2026. Meanwhile, the government is considering cutting its 2027 staple rice production target to 6.93 million MT from 7.4 million MT in 2026, while promoting rice production for animal feed and processing.

Source: Japan Today. (2026, October 28). Japan gov't eyes buying back 100,000 more tons of rice for reserves.