Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Thailand have been hit by devastating floods that have left over 1,100 people dead. The floods, triggered by heavy rains and cyclones, have caused widespread destruction and displacement across the four countries.
In Indonesia, at least 604 people have lost their lives, while another 464 are still reported missing. The provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have been particularly hard hit, with thousands of people isolated without vital supplies. Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from homes across three provinces on the western Indonesian island of Sumatra alone.
The government is under pressure to declare a national emergency in response to the flooding. The Indonesian president, Prabowo Subianto, said "the worst has passed, hopefully" earlier today. However, public anger is mounting over what many say was an ill-prepared governmental response to the deadly floods and the sluggish delivery of much-needed food aid has been blamed on bureaucratic hurdles.
In Sri Lanka, at least 355 people have died, while another 366 are still reported missing. The government has called for international aid, with military helicopters used to reach people stranded by flooding and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah.
Over 170 people have lost their lives in Thailand, with the southern province of Songkhla being the hardest hit. Thousands of people are stranded, with streets left impassable and low-rise buildings and vehicles submerged underwater.
In Malaysia, three deaths have been confirmed. The situation is improving in most states, but officials are still on alert for a second and third wave of flooding.
The floods have also had a significant impact on education, with tens of thousands of children out of school across Indonesia and Thailand due to the disruption caused by the floods. Save the Children has warned that power cuts and damaged infrastructure prevent them from being able to learn online.
In Indonesia alone, at least 593 people have lost their lives (up from 502), while 468 are still reported missing. More than 578,000 others were evacuated from homes across three provinces on the western Indonesian island of Sumatra.
The flooding in Sri Lanka is putting a strain on the country's already fragile health system, with several district hospitals flooded and basic supplies being received only by some. Critically ill patients had to be airlifted to functioning hospitals to continue treatment.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that flooding significantly increases the risk of food/water/vector-borne diseases, urging people to use safe drinking water, ensure food hygiene, and protect against mosquito bites when possible.
As the death toll continues to rise, it is clear that the floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Thailand will have a long-lasting impact on the affected communities.
In Indonesia, at least 604 people have lost their lives, while another 464 are still reported missing. The provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have been particularly hard hit, with thousands of people isolated without vital supplies. Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from homes across three provinces on the western Indonesian island of Sumatra alone.
The government is under pressure to declare a national emergency in response to the flooding. The Indonesian president, Prabowo Subianto, said "the worst has passed, hopefully" earlier today. However, public anger is mounting over what many say was an ill-prepared governmental response to the deadly floods and the sluggish delivery of much-needed food aid has been blamed on bureaucratic hurdles.
In Sri Lanka, at least 355 people have died, while another 366 are still reported missing. The government has called for international aid, with military helicopters used to reach people stranded by flooding and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah.
Over 170 people have lost their lives in Thailand, with the southern province of Songkhla being the hardest hit. Thousands of people are stranded, with streets left impassable and low-rise buildings and vehicles submerged underwater.
In Malaysia, three deaths have been confirmed. The situation is improving in most states, but officials are still on alert for a second and third wave of flooding.
The floods have also had a significant impact on education, with tens of thousands of children out of school across Indonesia and Thailand due to the disruption caused by the floods. Save the Children has warned that power cuts and damaged infrastructure prevent them from being able to learn online.
In Indonesia alone, at least 593 people have lost their lives (up from 502), while 468 are still reported missing. More than 578,000 others were evacuated from homes across three provinces on the western Indonesian island of Sumatra.
The flooding in Sri Lanka is putting a strain on the country's already fragile health system, with several district hospitals flooded and basic supplies being received only by some. Critically ill patients had to be airlifted to functioning hospitals to continue treatment.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that flooding significantly increases the risk of food/water/vector-borne diseases, urging people to use safe drinking water, ensure food hygiene, and protect against mosquito bites when possible.
As the death toll continues to rise, it is clear that the floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Thailand will have a long-lasting impact on the affected communities.
I mean, what's the point of all these new-fangled weather monitoring systems and flood prediction tools if they can't even help prevent this kind of disaster? 
It's just another example of how tech alone can't solve complex problems like this. We need more than just fancy gadgets to keep our communities safe.
. Where are all these funds going? How are we gonna support these people for the long haul?
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. 1100 ppl dyed so far 
. wat r we goin 2 do now? save the children is right 2 warn us bout edukation bcs of power cuts nd damged infra 
. i feel 4 thoses affected by floods, my heart goes out 2 dem 
in indonesia, apparently the president said everything is fine... how reassuring 
meanwhile thousands are stuck without supplies & people keep dyin... not sure what's more cringeworthy, the slow aid or the empty promises 
. I mean, why declare a national emergency just yet? They're already scrambling around like headless chickens trying to get aid out there. It's like they're making things worse. And honestly, I don't blame them if they're slow to deliver food aid - it's not like anyone saw this coming 
And what's up with the slow delivery of food aid? It's like they're trying to make it worse 
Let's not forget about those critically ill patients who had to be airlifted to get proper care 
The WHO is saying it loud and clear - flooding increases disease risks, so let's stay safe out there 
. Indonesia is particularly hard hit, with thousands of people isolated without vital supplies 
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and bureaucratic hurdles have hindered aid delivery 
. The situation in Sri Lanka seems critical, with flooding putting a strain on their fragile health system 
. Thailand's southern province is particularly affected, with streets left impassable 
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, and affected communities receive the support they need to recover 
. The WHO's warning about food/water/vector-borne diseases is a stark reminder of the risks associated with flooding 
