Southeast Asia storm deaths near 800 as scale of disaster revealed
Summary
Cyclone-induced floods and landslides in Southeast Asia have killed nearly 800 people, with Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia hit hardest. Recovery efforts continue amid widespread devastation.
Key Points
- Cyclone-induced floods and landslides have killed nearly 800 people across Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
- Indonesia's death toll climbed to 604 with 464 people missing, impacting 1.5 million people and damaging over 28,000 homes.
- Thailand's southern provinces suffered 176 deaths and massive flooding affecting around 3 million people, with military mobilized for rescue.
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto praised national resilience and solidarity in recovery efforts amid ongoing infrastructure restoration.
