Sri Lanka cyclone
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.
Sri Lanka Cyclone Ditwah: Survivors Trapped in Relief Centers as Damaged Homes Remain Unsafe
Dec 04, 2025 10:46 pm CST
Cyclone Ditwah has left nearly 1,300 Sri Lankan homes destroyed and over 44,500 damaged, forcing residents to remain in relief centers due to safety concerns. In Kithulbadde village, survivors shuttle between shelters and their properties to salvage livelihoods while authorities warn of potential landslides from ground fissures, highlighting the urgent need for long-term housing solutions for the 1.2 million affected citizens.
Devastating Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lankans Search for Missing Victims Amid Massive Destruction
Dec 04, 2025 04:07 am CST
In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lankans are desperately searching through mud and debris for missing loved ones. The disaster has claimed 474 lives, with over 350 people still unaccounted for. The cyclone caused the worst flooding in a decade, affecting 1.2 million people across the country, with Kandy region suffering the highest casualties. Relief efforts are underway as authorities consider potential relocation of vulnerable communities.