Landslides and mudslides

Torrential downpours and high winds struck large parts of the island nation as Cyclone Ditwah churned northwest toward India.

Scientists suggested that climate change could make central Vietnam a global hot spot for destructive storms. This year has seemed to prove the point.

The downpours also damaged thousands of homes and cut off power to entire towns. More rain was expected this weekend.

Last month, nationwide protests ousted the government. Now, Nepal’s interim leaders are dealing with heavy rains that have snarled transportation and killed dozens.