Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50am on 01 Dec 2025,Monday Weather & Environment
Devastating floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains and a tropical storm have killed more than 900 people across Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand. Sri Lanka has recorded 334 deaths, its worst disaster since the 2004 tsunami, with large parts of Colombo submerged and 148,000 people displaced. Indonesia reported over 442 deaths and 402 missing as remote areas of Sumatra remain cut off, forcing survivors to shelter in makeshift tents. Thailand confirmed at least 162 deaths amid rising criticism of its flood response. Rescue efforts are hampered by damaged roads, communication breakdowns and severe weather, raising fears of a further rise in casualties. (PC: Reuters)
