Cyclones kill nearly one thousand

Death toll passes 900 in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka floods

Officials in Indonesia say more than 442 people have died, while Sri Lanka suffers worst natural disaster since 2004 tsunami Authorities in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand are racing to clear debris and find hundreds of missing people after more than 900 died in devastating floods and landslides across the south of Asia. In the latest example of the impact of the climate crisis on storm patterns and extreme weather, heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by a tropical storm, have overwhelmed parts of south-east Asia in recent days, leaving thousands of people stranded without shelter or critical supplies. Continue reading. . .

Over 900 dead as catastrophic flooding hits parts of Asia

In Asia, after floods that killed more than 1,000, soldiers deployed in Indonesia and Sri Lanka

Indonesia has sent three military ships to deliver aid to the hardest-hit areas, such as Sumatra, where many roads remain impassable.

Almost 1000 dead after two storms in a week devastate Asia

Hundreds more remain missing after the latest extreme weather to hit the region caused floods and landslides, in a horror wet season.

Death toll from Southeast Asia floods rises to nearly 800

The Indonesian island of Sumatra is the hardest hit by the floods. The death toll there had risen to 442 by Sunday afternoon. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced, and some affected areas are difficult for aid workers to reach.

How cyclones and monsoon rains combined to devastate parts of Asia – visual guide

Extreme weather has killed nearly 1, 000 people across southern and south-eastern Asia as cyclones turbocharged rain systems across the region Tropical cyclones have combined with heavy monsoon rains to lay waste to swathes of Asia, killing close to 1, 000 people and leaving many more homeless . Parts of the Indonesian archipelago have been particularly hard hit, with the death toll reaching 442 following flooding that began about a week ago, a number that is expected to rise. Nearly 300, 000 people have been displaced and nearly 3, 000 houses damaged, including 827 that were flattened or swept away. Continue reading. . .

Video roundup | Sea-water temperature links Southeast Asian floods and Finnish winter precipitation

The heavy rains battering Southeast Asia have been unusually long-lasting and intense. According to the meteorologist, one explanatory reason is warm sea water.

Indonesia battles heavy rains: More than 440 people have died

Persistent rains trigger floods and landslides on Sumatra. Authorities report a difficult supply situation.

Sumatra Island: More than 440 dead due to floods in Indonesia

Persistent rains have left more than a million people in Sumatra grappling with floods and landslides; authorities say access to supplies is difficult.

At least 800 dead in floods across several Southeast Asian countries

Indonesia records the highest number of casualties from the torrential rains, which have also affected Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Over 200 Dead in Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditva

Nearly one million people have been affected by the heavy rains and flooding.

More than 600 monsoon deaths in Indonesia and Thailand

There were also torrential rains in Malaysia; overall more than four million people in three countries have been affected by the disaster.

Cyclone Ditwah: At least 190 dead in Sri Lanka

228 people are still missing. More than a million people had to leave their homes.

More than 500 dead across Southeast Asia after record rainfall, floods

Rain caused by Cyclone Senyar prompted deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia and Thailand. Effects from a separate cyclone in Sri Lanka killed nearly 200.