Devastating Floods and Landslides Claim Over 1,100 Lives Across Southeast Asia

Dec 01, 2025 08:33 pm CST

Catastrophic flooding and landslides have claimed more than 1,100 lives across Southeast Asia, with Sri Lanka and Indonesia suffering the heaviest casualties. Military forces are conducting rescue operations as entire villages remain cut off from aid. Climate change is intensifying monsoon rains, creating what Sri Lanka's president called "the largest and most challenging natural disaster in our history." The devastation spans four countries, with hundreds still missing and governments struggling to provide relief.