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Mill Street in Goodna has scars. Some are obvious, like the shells of cars scattered in yards. But others are harder to see, like the fear of looters or the uncertainty of what the future holds.

The Asia-Pacific region has been plagued by large-scale natural catastrophes and consequent financial damage in recent years, with total economic losses reaching US$50bn (1.8tn baht) last year according to Munich Re's NatCat (Natural Catastrophes) Service Annual report. Yet, just approximately 17% (US$8.4bn) of those losses were insured, highlighting the large…

In the city of Nowshera, tent cities for flood refugees are springing up on college campuses. At one such haven, mothers spoke to NPR about their struggle to survive.

(This September 2 story corrects to reflect in 12th paragraph that Save The Children ban was reversed)