In yet another disaster of the illegal jade mining industry in Myanmar, at least three people died and over 80 are missing after a landslide hit Hpakant in the early hours of December 22. Most of those missing are reportedly mine workers

At least 20 people have died in the western state of Mérida, where heavy rains caused mudslides and flooding.

Massive flooding has devastated parts of South Asia, especially northeastern India and Bangladesh.

The disaster occurred in northern Kachin State’s Hpakant township and was triggered by heavy rainstorm. The number of deaths is expected to rise as scores of miners remain missing