NEW DELHI -- The death toll in India's flood-hit western coastal states has crossed the 200-mark, out of which almost 100 deaths were reported from the southern state of Kerala alone over the past few days.

Around 60 others have gone missing in the state due to flash floods. Other flood-affected states are Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Local media reports claim the death toll in all states put together has reached around 225. (India-Flood)

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HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong International Airport started to resume operation on Wednesday after two days of chaos and flight cancellations caused by protesters.

Passengers are now able to conduct check-in procedures after tickets or purchase vouchers are checked by airport staff. One check-in gate is left open for passengers to pass through.

Dozens of protesters are still sitting outside one of the exits of the arrival hall. A demonstration area has been marked out with security staff walking nearby. (Hong Kong-Airport)

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YANGON -- Forty eight people died and 10,757 others were infected by Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) across Myanmar in the past seven months, according to a release from the Public Health Department under the Ministry of Health and Sports on Wednesday.

As of July 27, Ayeyarwady region registered highest numbers of DHF infection cases with 1,974 cases and five deaths, followed by Yangon region with 1,788 cases and 15 deaths, the department's figures said. (Myanmar-Dengue)

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TOKYO -- Japan's weather agency said Wednesday that Typhoon Krosa may make landfall in western Japan on Thursday, bringing with it torrential rains, heavy gusts and storm surges.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as of 3 p.m. local time on Wednesday, Krosa was situated 220 km southeast of Tanegashima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. (Japan-Typhoon Krosa) Enditem

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