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Disasters Strike: Floods in Indonesia, Cyclone in Sri Lanka

12/2/2025

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Flooding and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra have killed 631 people and forced the evacuation of more than 1 million, affecting 3.2 million residents.
Blocked roads hamper aid delivery, Aceh experiences supply shortages and price spikes, and the Indonesian government is sending substantial food aid.
In Sri Lanka, Cyclone Ditwah has caused 390 deaths and a state of emergency declared by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with landslide alerts as conditions improve.

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Flooding and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra have killed 631 people and forced the evacuation of more than 1 million, affecting 3.2 million residents.
Blocked roads hamper aid delivery, Aceh experiences supply shortages and price spikes, and the Indonesian government is sending substantial food aid.
In Sri Lanka, Cyclone Ditwah has caused 390 deaths and a state of emergency declared by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with landslide alerts as conditions improve.