Nov 30 (V7N) — Floods and landslides across South and Southeast Asia have worsened sharply, with Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka experiencing catastrophic destruction and rising death tolls.

Indonesia: Death Toll Surpasses 300

Indonesia remains the worst-hit, with more than 300 deaths reported so far. Continuous heavy rains triggered landslides that buried entire villages, particularly in Sumatra’s Tapanuli Tengah region, where most localities now lie submerged under mud.
Rescue efforts have become extremely difficult due to collapsed roads, blocked access routes, and widespread communication failures.

Thailand: Worst Floods in 300 Years

Thailand is facing the most severe flooding in three centuries, with the death toll reaching 160.
Tourist hotspots have been washed away, and Sangkhla Province is experiencing the most critical situation. Road collapses have halted rescue operations, and shortages of clean drinking water have intensified the crisis.

Sri Lanka: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

In Sri Lanka, the situation has deteriorated further under the influence of Cyclone Ditwara.

  • 153 deaths reported

  • 150,000 people displaced

  • 3,000 homes damaged

  • State of emergency declared

The Sri Lankan government has appealed for international assistance as affected communities struggle with food, shelter and medical shortages.

Regional Impact

Several deaths have also been reported in Malaysia, where severe flooding continues to disrupt normal life.

Across all affected countries, vast stretches of land now appear unrecognizable — places that were vibrant communities only days ago have turned into mud-covered wastelands. Continuous rainfall, flash floods and landslides have made rescue operations nearly impossible in many areas.

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