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Over 900 dead as catastrophic flooding hits parts of Asia

Aerials show scale of flooding in Indonesia as national disaster try to reach affected areas

Catastrophic flooding has claimed over 900 lives and displaced more than four million people across several Asian countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and India.
The extreme weather was primarily driven by Cyclone Senyar, which affected Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, and the powerful Cyclone Ditwah, which pounded Sri Lanka and India.
Indonesia reported 442 deaths and 279 missing, with 80,000 evacuated and instances of looting occurring due to a lack of essential supplies.
Sri Lanka's death toll rose to 334, with nearly 400 people still missing, leading to a declared state of emergency and an appeal for international aid.
Thailand recorded 170 fatalities and 3.8 million people affected, while Malaysia saw two deaths and India three, with widespread damage and disruption to essential services across the region.