Severe flooding and deadly storms across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam, have claimed the lives of over 1,200 people. Militaries have been deployed in Sri Lanka and Indonesia to assist with rescue efforts, as survivors recount harrowing escapes from the raging waters. The ongoing recovery operations are hampered by reports of more than 800 individuals still missing. Climate change has exacerbated the monsoon season, leading to unprecedented rainfall and disastrous flooding. Authorities are scrambling to provide food and water to those affected, amidst rising death tolls and widespread devastation.