Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:17am on 02 Dec 2025,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Cyclones Senyar and Ditwah have triggered catastrophic floods and landslides across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, killing over 1,250 people with more than 800 still missing. Indonesia suffered the highest toll with 659 deaths and 475 missing, particularly on Sumatra island where rescue operations face collapsed bridges and washed-out roads. Sri Lanka reported 410 deaths and 352 missing as Cyclone Ditwah caused widespread devastation, with military teams struggling to access affected areas. Thailand recorded 181 fatalities, affecting 3.9 million people across 1.5 million households. Emergency crews race against time and worsening weather to reach survivors. Authorities warn conditions could deteriorate with more rain forecasted across the region. (PC: Hindustan Times)
