More than 1,300 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as rescue efforts intensify
Summary
Over 1,300 people have died due to floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, with rescue operations ongoing amid worsening weather and damaged infrastructure. Illegal logging and deforestation are suspected to have worsened the disaster in Indonesia's Sumatra island.
Key Points
- The death toll from floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia has surpassed 1,300.
- Indonesia's Sumatra island is heavily affected, with over 500 people missing and infrastructure severely damaged.
- Environmental degradation like illegal logging has exacerbated the flooding in Indonesia's Batang Toru region.
- Rescue efforts continue amid difficult conditions, while Sri Lanka and Thailand begin recovery and aid distribution.
