Sri Lanka and Indonesia deploy militaries as Asia floods death toll passes 1,000

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Rebecca Ratcliffe in BangkokDecember 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM

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Devastating floods across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia have resulted in a death toll exceeding 1,000, prompting military deployments in Sri Lanka and Indonesia to aid victims. Millions have been affected by tropical cyclones and heavy monsoon rains. Indonesia reports the highest casualties with over 500 dead and 500 missing, while Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency and appealed for international assistance after Cyclone Ditwah forced mass evacuations. Rescue efforts are hampered by blocked roads and disrupted communication lines. The flooding, the deadliest event in Indonesia since 2018, has submerged homes, inundated fields, and triggered landslides, with the full extent of the damage still emerging.

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Thailand 50% Malaysia 50% Sri Lanka ×370% Indonesia ×470% Prabowo Subianto 80%

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flooding 100% natural disaster 80% military deployment 70% death toll 70% aid 60% monsoon rains 50% state of emergency 50% tropical cyclones 50% rescue efforts 40%