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Asia Floods Claim 1,100 Lives; Communities Devastated

12/2/2025

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Nearly 1,100 people have died across Asia from devastating floods, with Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia affected.
In Indonesia's Aceh province, Aminah Ali, 63, lost her home and possessions.
Busra Ishak survived by clinging to a coconut tree.
Sri Lanka faces its worst disaster since the 2004 tsunami, prompting military aid and international calls.
The flooding, worsened by tropical storms and climate change, leaves many communities in dire need.

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Story summary

Nearly 1,100 people have died across Asia from devastating floods, with Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia affected.
In Indonesia's Aceh province, Aminah Ali, 63, lost her home and possessions.
Busra Ishak survived by clinging to a coconut tree.
Sri Lanka faces its worst disaster since the 2004 tsunami, prompting military aid and international calls.
The flooding, worsened by tropical storms and climate change, leaves many communities in dire need.