Recovery under way after floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By APDecember 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM

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Severe floods and landslides across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand in late November 2025 have resulted in over 1,000 deaths, hundreds missing, and millions displaced. Indonesia suffered the highest death toll with at least 502 fatalities, followed by Sri Lanka with 335 and Thailand with 176. Rescue efforts are underway, with governments providing aid and temporary shelter to affected populations. Damaged infrastructure and communication lines are hindering access to some areas in Indonesia. Authorities in Thailand are focused on cleanup and restoring essential services, while Sri Lanka continues to search for missing individuals.

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Aceh provinces 30% West Sumatra 30% North Sumatra 40% Colombo 50% Thailand ×460% Sri Lanka ×570% Indonesia ×680%

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90%

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Indonesia

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