Flooding inundated a hospital and six villages in Pursat Province. Overnight torrential rain triggered flooding in Pursat Province, Cambodia, on 13 October 2026. The floodwaters affected six villages in Krakor District and submerged Krakor Referral Hospital, damaging medical wards and essential equipment. In response, the district governor inspected flood damage to homes, schools, roads, pagodas, and rice fields across all 11 communes. Emergency teams were deployed to distribute clean drinking water and food supplies to affected households. Furthermore, authorities evacuated 152 patients to temporary shelters, where healthcare workers provided basic treatment and closely monitored those in critical condition.

Source: CamboJA News. (2026, October 14). About 150 Patients Evacuated From Flooded Krakor Referral Hospital. Khmer Times. (2026, October 14). Flooding inundates Krakor Referral Hospital, 152 patients safety evacuated.

A series of natural disasters wreaked havoc across Indonesia. As of 7 October 2026, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck West Lombok District, West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. The tremors felt on the islands of Sumbawa and Bali. A small aftershock was recorded half an hour later, with no reports of casualties, property damage, or tsunami risk. Authorities advised the public to remain calm, stay away from cracked structures, and monitor official updates. A few days later, flooding hit Padang City in West Sumatra on 10 October 2026, affecting 498 individuals with no fatalities reported. Rescue teams evacuated 672 people to evacuation centres, where food packs and essential aid were provided. Police were deployed across flood-affected areas to ensure public safety. Furthermore, flooding inundated nine districts in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate as rivers overflowed and embankments collapsed. Authorities deployed heavy equipment to repair damaged embankments, while residents sought refuge on higher ground.

Source: Laodong.vn. (2026, October 7). 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia causes widespread tremors in many areas. Tempo. (2026, October 12). Floods Hit 18 Villages in Aceh as BMKG Warns of More Heavy Rain. Kompas.com. (2026, October 13). Hundreds Displaced by flooding in Padang, 238 Evacuated.

Flash floods and landslides struck Kundasang, Malaysia. Prolonged rainfall on 10 October 2026 prompted flash floods and landslides in several areas in Kundasang, Malaysia. Floodwater swept away and overturned a car near the main road to Kampung Sinisian, with no casualties reported. Meanwhile, an overflow of water carrying rocks blocked the main road connecting Kampung Pahu to Kampung Himbaan in Bundu Tuhan. In response, eight workers were deployed to the scene to clear the affected route, while police teams inspected and monitored the areas.

Source: NST Online. (2026, October 11). Heavy rain triggers landslides, flash floods in Kundasang [WATCH}.

Landslides caused fatalities and evacuations in Cebu, the Philippines. Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Barangay Pulangbato in Cebu City, the Philippines, leaving three people dead and one injured on 9 October 2026. The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council faced difficulties rescuing affected residents due to persistent rainfall and ongoing ground movement, forcing operations to be suspended over safety concerns. The landslides displaced 137 people. The city government provided relief goods and food to temporarily shelters, while extending a total of 40,000 PHP (around 637.56 USD). in financial aid to the victims’ relatives and owners of damaged homes.

*1 USD = 62.74 PHP

Source: Cebu Daily News. (2026, October 9). 4 family members reportedly buried in Pulangbato, Cebu City landslide. Inquirer.net. (2026, October 10). 3 dead, 1 hurt as landslide destroys house in Cebu City.

Myanmar Rice Exports Fall to 972,000 MT in First Six Months of Fiscal Year 2026-27. Myanmar exported 971,662 MT of rice and broken rice worth 338 million USD in the first six months of fiscal year 2026-27, which began in April, 2026. Exports declined from more than 1.2 million MT in the same period in the last fiscal year. Shipments were delivered to more than 30 countries and regions.

Source: Xinhua. (2026, October 7). Myanmar exports over 970,000 tonnes of rice in past 6 months.

Japan Forecasts 7.4 million MT of Rice in 2026 as Prices Face Further Pressure. Japan’s 2026 staple rice harvest is forecast at 7.40 million MT, down 0.8 percent from 7.47 million MT in 2025, according to the agriculture ministry. Despite concerns over prolonged rain and limited sunshine in September 2026, the forecast remains relatively high, raising expectations that rice supply will continue to exceed demand and put further downward pressure on prices. The forecast was based on harvest data and grain counts as of Sept. 25 2026, when around 60 percent of this year’s rice crop had been harvested. However, prolonged rainfall delayed harvest surveys in some areas, and the full impact of adverse weather conditions has yet to be assessed. The ministry is scheduled to release an updated harvest estimate in mid-November, 2026, based on data as of 25 October 2026. Japan’s rice production exceeded 7 million MT for the first time in four years in 2025.

Source: nippon.com. (2026, October 13). Japan's 2026 Rice Harvest Projected to Fall 1 Pct.

South Korea’s Rice Output to Fall to 3.51 million MT in 2026. According to the Ministry of Data and Statistics, South Korea’s rice production is forecast to decline 0.6 percent to 3.51 million MT in 2026, from 3.53 million MT a year earlier. The decrease is attributed to a 1.1 percent reduction in rice cultivation area to 670,000 hectares, reflecting government efforts to adjust production by encouraging farmers to switch to other crops. In addition, South Jeolla Province and Gwangju are expected to produce a combined 738,000 MT, followed by South Chungcheong Province with 689,000 MT and North Jeolla Province with 533,000 MT. Meanwhile, domestic rice consumption continues to decline amid changing dietary habits and growing preferences for alternatives such as wheat-based foods. The ministry is scheduled to release final production figures in November 2026.

Source: The Korea Times. (2026, October 8). Korea's rice production projected to fall 0.6% in 2026: data ministry.