southeast asia floods
Devastating Indonesia Floods Cause Critical Food and Medical Shortages as Death Toll Nears 1,000
Dec 09, 2025 02:14 am CST
Indonesia is facing severe food and medical shortages following catastrophic floods that have killed 961 people across three provinces. Over one million people have been displaced as recovery efforts continue, with elephants being deployed to help clear debris. Officials estimate reconstruction costs could reach $3.1 billion as climate change intensifies monsoon impacts across Southeast Asia.
Indonesia Flood Crisis: Over 900 Dead as Starvation Threatens Remote Villages in Sumatra
Dec 06, 2025 08:41 pm CST
Devastating floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people in Indonesia's Sumatra island, with starvation emerging as a critical threat in isolated villages. Part of a wider climate disaster affecting Southeast Asia that has claimed nearly 1,800 lives across five countries, the catastrophe has completely destroyed entire communities in Aceh province while the government faces criticism for not declaring a national disaster.
Over 500 Dead as Floods and Landslides Devastate Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia Face Crisis
Nov 30, 2025 07:37 pm CST
Deadly floods and landslides have claimed over 500 lives across Southeast Asia, with Indonesia reporting 336 deaths, Thailand 170, and Malaysia 2, following a rare tropical storm in the Malacca Strait. Relief efforts continue as more than 4 million people have been affected, with rescue teams using helicopters to reach isolated communities amid receding floodwaters and extensive damage.
Death Toll Reaches 303 with 279 Still Missing in Devastating Indonesia Floods and Landslides
Nov 29, 2025 10:39 pm CST
Cyclone-fueled floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra island have claimed 303 lives with 279 people still missing, as rescue operations continue amid destroyed infrastructure. Around 80,000 people have been evacuated while neighboring Thailand reports 162 flood-related deaths, highlighting the severe impact of the rare tropical storm affecting multiple Southeast Asian countries.
Devastating Impact: Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills 5 in Vietnam with Extreme Winds and Flooding
Nov 07, 2025 03:52 pm CST
Typhoon Kalmaegi has caused severe destruction across Vietnam with winds reaching 149 km/h, killing five people and damaging over 2,600 homes. The powerful storm, which previously claimed 188 lives in the Philippines, has triggered widespread flooding, shattered windows, and blown off roofs before weakening into a tropical storm as it moved toward Cambodia. Vietnamese authorities continue damage assessment as the region faces increasing climate-related weather disasters.