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115 Dead as Southeast Asia Faces Devastating Floods

11/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

At least 115 people have died across Southeast Asia due to floods and landslides, with Thailand and Indonesia hardest hit.
In Thailand, 335 mm of rainfall in a single day left thousands stranded, prompting military and drone-assisted rescues.
Indonesia reports at least 60 fatalities from a tropical cyclone as rescue work is hampered by damaged infrastructure.
Meteorologists attribute the events to the interaction of Typhoon Koto and Cyclone Senyar.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 Thai floods, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, resulted in over 800 deaths and affected approximately 13 million people, causing economic losses of $45 billion. This disaster highlighted Southeast Asia's vulnerability to extreme weather events, echoing previous floods in 2010 and underscoring ongoing challenges in infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness in the region.

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Story summary

At least 115 people have died across Southeast Asia due to floods and landslides, with Thailand and Indonesia hardest hit.
In Thailand, 335 mm of rainfall in a single day left thousands stranded, prompting military and drone-assisted rescues.
Indonesia reports at least 60 fatalities from a tropical cyclone as rescue work is hampered by damaged infrastructure.
Meteorologists attribute the events to the interaction of Typhoon Koto and Cyclone Senyar.

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