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How cyclones and monsoon rains combined to devastate parts of Asia – visual guide
- Tropical cyclones Ditwah and Senyar merged with the monsoon, driving extreme floods across Southeast Asia.
- Indonesia reported about 442 deaths and nearly 300,000 displaced as floods spread through Sumatra.
- Sri Lanka reported 334 deaths with over 1.3 million people affected by floods and landslides.
- Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre said more than 1.3 million people were affected.
- Thailand reported 170 deaths from floods in the southern region as authorities faced criticism over the response.
- Vietnam and Malaysia also experienced fatalities and extensive flood-related damage.
- Officials warned that the climate crisis is intensifying storm patterns and rainfall.
- A state of emergency was declared by Sri Lankan President Dissanayake to support relief and rebuilding.
- Thailand pledged aid and compensation for households affected by the floods.
- Vietnam faced ongoing rainfall threats with forecasted highs of 150 mm in affected regions.
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