Landslides in eastern China have killed six people and left nine others missing, state media reported on Tuesday. The landslides followed heavy rains brought by Typhoon Saudel several days earlier. According to the IOL report citing Chinese state media, search efforts are under way for the missing, though further details on the exact location, the number of affected residents, and ongoing rescue operations were not provided in the initial report.

South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says the search continues for six South Africans in Nepal after flash floods and landslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border region. The disaster followed a glacial collapse in the area, according to SABC News. Efforts to locate the missing South Africans are ongoing as authorities respond to the aftermath of the flooding and landslides in the mountainous border region.

The death toll from flooding in Nepal has risen to 1,357, with 5,326 people still missing, according to the country's disaster authority. The update came nearly two weeks after the disaster struck on August 26. Rescuers continued searching through tunnels and affected areas for survivors. The figures were reported by Vanguard News, which described the flood as devastating. Authorities have not yet indicated when search operations might conclude or provided details on the cause of the flooding.

Torrential rain has caused flash floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh, a northeastern state of India, according to Al Jazeera.

Heavy rains in northern China have resulted in five fatalities, with two villagers perishing in a mountain flash flood in Inner Mongolia. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Maysak has caused significant damage in southern China and Vietnam, toppling trees and submerging vehicles, according to state media reports.

A ThisDay Live editorial reflects on a devastating flash flood that struck Nepal near its border with China, inundating towns and leaving residents counting their losses. The piece draws lessons for Nigeria, arguing that government should invest heavily in flood prevention rather than reacting after disasters occur. It uses Nepal's experience as a cautionary example of the costs of inadequate preparation for extreme weather events.