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Over 1,160 Dead as Southeast Asia Faces Catastrophic Flooding

12/2/2025

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Severe flooding and landslides in Aceh Province, Indonesia, have killed 631 and affected 3.2 million.
Indonesia is sending aid to the hardest-hit areas, including 34,000 tons of rice.
In Sri Lanka, flooding from Cyclone Ditwah has killed 390 people and prompted a state of emergency, with rescue efforts hindered by blocked roads.
Extreme weather across Southeast Asia has caused over 1,160 fatalities and left many areas inaccessible for aid delivery.

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Story summary

Severe flooding and landslides in Aceh Province, Indonesia, have killed 631 and affected 3.2 million.
Indonesia is sending aid to the hardest-hit areas, including 34,000 tons of rice.
In Sri Lanka, flooding from Cyclone Ditwah has killed 390 people and prompted a state of emergency, with rescue efforts hindered by blocked roads.
Extreme weather across Southeast Asia has caused over 1,160 fatalities and left many areas inaccessible for aid delivery.