But it didn’t have to happen this way. Pastor Adrian with A3 says flooding is common in Sri Lanka, which tempts some people not to take flood warnings seriously. That kept many from warning others and taking proper precautions for the cyclone.

Cyclone Ditwah on 27 November, 2025. (Photo by VIIRS image from NOAA’s NOAA-21 Satellite – NOAA View Global Data Explorer, Public Domain)

“In certain areas, the rainfall was about 400 milliliters of water within a single day,” Adrian said. “One of our churches went down completely underwater. And [that] church is situated about 50 feet above the river level. We had never heard of a flooding of this nature before.” 

Adrian serves as A3’s country director for Sri Lanka. He says that for churches in some regions, “I’m unable to contact them by phone or travel to these places because of the landslides. The bridges have been washed away. I don’t think even the government is aware of the scope of the damage that has happened due to the cyclone.” 

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs estimates that 1.1 million Sri Lankans were affected by the cyclone and that over 15,000 houses were destroyed.

Local Christians are working to provide immediate needs — like food, potable water, clothing and shelter. Then will come the long work of rebuilding homes, says Adrian. 

“It’s a huge concern, because our country and our churches don’t have that kind of infrastructure,” he says.

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Pray for God to bring eternal good from the devastation across Sri Lanka. Pray for hope to be found in Christ.

Weligama, Sri Lanka (Photo courtesy of Devin Woody via Unsplash)

“We are also getting ready to carry out a strong prayer ministry, moving to every district, gathering the believers, praying, because I believe that this devastation has also brought about receptivity in the hearts of people,” says Adrian. 

He says they are also looking to establish medical camps, because waterborne diseases will arise. 

“We are inviting people to contact us and send us teams of doctors and nurses who could come and serve,” he says. “We are also asking churches to stand with us financially, because we will have to provide [much]. It’s almost with some people starting life all over again.” 

Learn how you can partner with A3 to help local Christians bring relief and true hope to Sri Lanka.

Header photo from Galle, Sri Lanka is a representative stock image courtesy of Fredrik Öhlander via Unsplash. 

Pastor Loc Lam from A3 in Vietnam says, according to reports, more than 44,000 homes and around 14,000 acres (6,000 hectares) of crops have been harmed.

“We are connecting with those who are in this crisis, so that we can see how we can supply rice, clothing and accommodation for them,” he says. “We must work with the local [authorities] in order to help the people in the communities.”

Photo taken in Soc Trang, Vietnam (Representative stock photo courtesy of Trung Nhan Tran via Unsplash)

Heavy rainfall after the storm has made flooding and landslides more likely. Those dangers stir up memories of Super Typhoon Yagi from September 2024. That storm claimed the lives of more than 320 people in Vietnam, and hundreds more in Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries. 

Today, believers in Vietnam are rallying with others to bring relief as the hands and feet of Christ. 

“Many of them lost their houses. There’s no house to stay [in], and no food, no clothing,” says Pastor Loc Lam. “So please pray for them, that we can try our best to supply something that they need for their survival.” 

Pray for open doors to work alongside the government to provide aid. 

“The government [is] trying their best as well, with the NGOs and organizations, even with different religions, to raise fund[s] and support the people in those places,” said the pastor. “Please pray for cooperation among the government and organization[s], even churches and religions, to work together to help the people overcome this type of situation.”

Keep watching and praying for Southeast Asia. The region has another two months of monsoon season to endure. 

Header photo: Typhoon Bualoi approaching northern Vietnam, September 28, 2025 (Photo by MODIS image from Aqua Satellite – EOSDIS Worldview, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain)

“India’s rainy season happens every year, but this year, the damage has been so much worse. It’s been going on for a couple of months now,” says Regan Miller of Mission India.

(Photo courtesy of Mission India)

In some areas, the flooding is the worst it’s been in decades. One state experienced its most severe floods since 1983, triggering over 2,000 landslides and causing catastrophic damage.

In another location, Miller says, “There was a landslide in the middle of the night at like two o’clock in the morning, and a whole school was destroyed. People are losing their homes. They’re already in bad financial situations. Now, with the flooding, they can’t get to work.”

The floods have severely impacted Mission India’s programs. Many families have lost everything—homes, crops, and personal belongings. In response, Mission India is providing disaster relief kits, offering immediate help to those in need.

“For $55, people can provide a relief kit that contains essentials like blankets, clothes, food, and cooking utensils,” Miller explains. “The hope is that people who receive the relief kits would ask why, and that would open the door to share the Good News.”

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(Photo courtesy of Mission India)

Miller explains, “We’ve done relief work during the pandemic, and then during the Manipur violence that happened last year. We’ve seen in both cases that doors were open to share the Gospel as we delivered relief kits.”

Most importantly, pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to soften hearts in India so people will be receptive to the Gospel message.

Header photo courtesy of Mission India.

“Typhoon Gaemi has wreaked havoc in Taiwan, the Philippines, and now in China,” Brian Dennett with AMG International says.

“We are working in the Philippines [and] had word from our team there. They have had relentless rain; it’s done incredible damage, and many people have had to be rescued.”

Knee-deep flood lashes Quiapo district in the City of Manila due to southwest monsoon (Habagat) induced by Typhoon Carina (Gaemi).
(Photo, caption courtesy of Michael Peronce/Wikimedia Commons)

Super Typhoon Gaemi swept across the Philippines last week before downgrading and heading toward Taiwan. In the Philippines’ northern province, more than 18 inches of rain fell in 24 hours in some regions.

“Our long-time AMG missionary, Eden Layda, her home is completely underwater. She was rescued, and we have her lodging at the moment in AMG’s offices northeast of Manila,” Dennett says.

“Homes, roads, [and] crops have been destroyed, and that means hunger issues in the months to come.”

Over 830 public schools postponed their back-to-school opening because of the storm. AMG supports child development centers throughout the archipelago, which provide Christian education, food, and healthcare.

“We have several schools that are affected; we know of one that’s completely underwater,” Dennett says.

“We’re providing relief to those students and their families… they know that we’re helping because of our compassion and love from Jesus.”

According to the latest figures, around 4.8 million people have been affected by the combined effects of the annual monsoon season and Typhoon Gaemi. Consider helping Filipino families through AMG by donating to the Disaster Relief Fund.

“Everything we do is used to share the Gospel. As we meet these desperate needs, we are also sharing the hope in Christ,” Dennett says.

“Pray that we [can] help in providing food, shelter, water, and [in meeting] other basic needs during this trying time.”

Header image depicts Super Typhoon Gaemi as captured via satellite on July 23, 2024. (Wikimedia Commons)

Nepal endures the rainy season every year, but this year’s deluge looks slightly different. Chitry* with A3 says, “The rain was delayed this year, and people are really struggling. Farmers were planting rice, but suddenly, heavy rain poured in Nepal.

“17 people already died, and I’m not sure how many will be [affected] because this is the beginning of the rain of this year.”

(Photo courtesy of Balendra Sah/Instagram)

A3 is training pastors and church leaders in Kathmandu this week, but “Some of them (pastors and leaders) may not be able to come to the session this time because roads are [washed out and there is] no transportation available right now.”

One pastor will be walking five hours to reach a nearby city, where he hopes to catch a bus to Kathmandu. If a bus is not available, he’ll have to walk five hours back home.

Ask the Lord to protect Christian leaders trying to attend the A3 training session.

“Please pray for those who are struggling because of the flood. Some of them lost their house; some houses were damaged. Their economic situation will be affected,” Chitry says.

Formerly known as Asian Access, A3 develops and empowers Christian leadership networks in strategic regions like South Asia. Learn more here.

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Header and story images depict flooding in and near Kathmandu, Nepal. Photos courtesy of Balendra Sah.

The floods have displaced more than 280,000 people since early April, and at least 277 have lost their lives.

“For the better part of the last couple of decades, so much of Kenya has been in drought,” Unknown Nations’ Greg Kelley says.

“Anytime you go from the extremes of drought conditions into excessive rains, it’s always going to be traumatic.”

While a large percentage of Kenya’s population knows and follows Christ, there are pockets of unreached people groups – mostly in the refugee community. These groups are affected by the flooding, too.

Flooding in Kenya. (Photo courtesy of FMI partner, Pastor Caleb)

“It (natural disaster) creates a tremendous opportunity for us, as the body of Christ, to come alongside people and love them in Jesus’s name,” Kelley says, describing efforts to help Kenyan believers affected by the flooding.

“But also, let’s not miss the opportunity to share the Gospel where it’s most needed.”

Pray that responding Christians can identify groups who don’t know the Lord and will share the Gospel as they give out humanitarian aid.

“Unreached people have the same concerns as the Christian community has. They want to provide for their children, have a roof over their heads, clothing, and access to food, just like any other human being,” Kelley says.

“When you are in a disaster situation, that desperation makes you question everything. What better time for the Body of Christ to come alongside and declare the love of Jesus?”

Header image is a representative stock photo courtesy of Hermann Traub/Pixabay.

Mission India’s Regan Miller says, “Several of our students had their homes flooded or damaged, and they had to go seek relief. Pray that they will be able to find shelter, food, and any other essentials that they may need.”

Cyclone Michaung swept through two states last week, affecting more than four million people. Landslides and flooding destroyed communities. Many homes remain under stagnant water today.

(Photo courtesy of Mission India)

“For those of us who live in the United States, maybe having our basement flooded means something a lot different than if you live in a small village and your home is completely damaged,” Miller says.

“Pray for families that lost loved ones to the flooding. Pray for God’s comfort and peace and that they can find hope in Him.”

For millions of India’s poorest families, poverty is rooted in a lack of education. Mission India offers basic instruction in reading, writing, and math, as well as life skills training through its Adult Literacy Classes.

Each lesson demonstrates the hope of Christ, but it’s times like these when the Gospel becomes real. Pray that people become open to the message of salvation in Cyclone Michaung’s aftermath.

“When tragedy takes place, it can open doors for the Gospel,” Miller says.

“We saw this in the pandemic; people were turning to their gods, and nothing was happening. They were really looking for an alternative source of hope. It opened the door for us to share the Gospel with them, and they turned to Jesus.”

Header and story images courtesy of Mission India.

The latest deluge compounds the misery left by nationwide flooding earlier this month. Flash floods and landslides washed away more than 32,000 homes, affecting at least 37,000 people.

“The flooding is very bad. People have lost their belongings and had to move to higher grounds,” For Haiti With Love’s Roseline DeHart says.

She adds that intense rainfall and widespread flooding are “very unusual” at this time of year.

For Haiti With Love operates a burn clinic in northern Haiti. More about that here. Unusual weather and its consequences increase injuries, sending more people to the clinic.

“The burns are more [frequent] when it rains because people are cooking anywhere that they find dry [locations] outside,” DeHart explains.

“They have a lot of accidents, especially with kids running around.”

Believers like DeHart share the hope of Christ as they treat burns or deliver food aid on home visits. “We always tell them Jesus loves them and how they need to come to Him, and He will always help them,” DeHart says.

(Photo courtesy of For Haiti With Love)

Ask the Lord to help believers endure as physical needs increase and more people visit the clinic.

“With the flooding, cholera will be worse, and malaria from the mosquitoes will get worse. There’s a lot of water sitting on the ground,” DeHart says.

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“Pray that we can continue to help the people in Haiti because it’s getting harder and harder to get contribution[s,]” DeHart requests.

“We want to continue to do it (this work) until God calls us home.”

Header image is a representative photo depicting 2016 flooding in northern Haiti. (Photo courtesy of For Haiti With Love)

Bill Passons with AMG International says, “Some of the people that we do serve did have some damage to their houses, things like cracks in foundations. We are going to try to help some of our sponsor kids’ families with those things. But that was the extent of the damage that was done to any of the AMG ministries or the constituents that we serve.”

AMG in the Philippines

Passons recently returned from a trip to the Philippines, his first since the COVID-19 pandemic began. “To go back kind of see what God is doing was cool. We got to visit several of the projects, specifically some of the child and youth development programs.”

AMG works to provide for the needs of kids throughout the Philippines. For some, that might be access to nutritious food. For many, it means education. Passons says, “We’ve heard all over the world the effects of having disrupted classrooms. We’re seeing similar things in the Philippines. So we’re trying to continue just to walk alongside.”

“We make sure that we regularly are communicating the love of Christ, sharing the good news of the Gospel.”

Ask God to strengthen churches in the Philippines.

Passons says many people in the Philippines have a renewed interest in the Church after the pandemic and global financial uncertainty. “Some of the places where we’ve put our faith (maybe it’s in money, maybe it’s in our status, or maybe it’s in even governments to meet needs), we’ve realized that those things haven’t been as reliable as we thought.”

The header photo shows debris that had fallen on a car. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Information Agency from Abra, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons) 

Chittry* works with Asian Access in Nepal: “More than 82 people died; I think the number will increase,” he says.

“Christians [and] all Nepali people are suffering at this moment, so we need prayer support.”

Disaster agencies are still trying to access flood zones to help survivors and assess the damage. According to the latest United Nations update, “unseasonal” rains “have left a wake of deaths, missing persons, damage to roads, bridges, hydropower stations, and other physical infrastructure, as well as heavy agricultural losses due to flooding and landslides across the country.”

The agency expects an October 29 update to reveal more information. Flooding is seasonal in South Asia, typically coinciding with the summer and winter monsoon seasons. More about that here.

Traffic sign in Nepal
(Wikimedia Commons)

Last week’s flooding intensifies the fallout from previous disasters in Nepal. People were starting to get back on their feet after the devastating 2015 earthquake, Chittry says, but then came the COVID-19 pandemic. “People suffered a lot and didn’t have a job,” he explains.

“[Then], this very unusual monsoon came and the flood. Many people right now [are] really struggling. It is very difficult to bear.”

Local Christians tell Chittry they’re facing a food crisis. “Many rice paddies are covered with floodwaters, and many, many farmers are weeping,” he says.

“[They are] saying, ‘how can they support the family in coming days?’ because all the crops were damaged.”

Nonetheless, believers do whatever they can to show neighbors the love of Christ. You can send tangible support through Asian Access here.

“What the government [is] not able to do, the churches are reaching out and trying to help in the time of need and crisis in the community,” Chittry says.

“In the midst of their own need and difficulties [they are] extending a loving and generous hand to meet the needs of other victim(s). That is a great joy to see.”

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The Bagmati River, considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists, runs through the Kathmandu valley of Nepal before joing the Koshi River in the Indian state of Bihar. The header image shows the river in flood stage during the 2016 summer monsoon season. (Wikimedia Commons)