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Death toll passes 1,000 in devastating floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand – latest updates

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 8 min read 100% complete by Yohannes LoweDecember 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Death toll passes 1,000 in devastating floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand – latest updates
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Devastating floods and landslides across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia have resulted in over 1,000 deaths. Indonesia's death toll has reached 502 with 508 missing, while Sri Lanka reports at least 340 fatalities. Military personnel have been deployed in Sri Lanka and Indonesia to assist with rescue efforts. In Thailand, flooding has claimed at least 176 lives, and Malaysia has reported two deaths. The flooding was caused in part by Cyclone Ditwah, which has also brought heavy rain to India's Tamil Nadu state. Rescue workers are racing to reach survivors in the hardest-hit areas as floodwaters begin to recede in some locations.

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Thailand 80% Malaysia 80% Cyclone Ditwah ×2100% Indonesia ×3100% Sri Lanka ×2100%

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Very Negative
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The Guardian - World News
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Indonesia

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