Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri Lanka
Summary
Deadly floods in Indonesia and Sri Lanka have caused hundreds of deaths and displaced thousands, with residents in Indonesia resorting to looting amid delayed aid delivery.
Key Points
- Floods in Indonesia have killed at least 442 people and displaced nearly 291,000, with extensive damage to houses and infrastructure.
- In Sri Lanka, floods and mudslides have claimed 193 lives and displaced approximately 148,000 people.
- Residents in flood-affected Indonesian areas have resorted to looting food and water due to delays in aid reaching them.
- Satellite internet service Starlink is providing free connectivity to support relief efforts in flood-hit Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
