Severe Flooding and Landslides Across Southeast Asia: Death Toll Exceeds 300
A devastating cluster of three tropical cyclones has led to catastrophic flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia, with Indonesia facing some of the worst impacts. The death toll has surpassed 300, with the island of Sumatra particularly hard hit. Rescue operations are underway as authorities work to reach residents trapped by rising waters and landslides. Recent reports confirm at least 174 fatalities in Sumatra alone, alongside widespread destruction that has displaced thousands. Recovery efforts are hampered by continuous rain and damaged infrastructure, with rescuers intensifying their efforts to locate missing individuals amidst the chaos.
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