Sri Lanka braced for more damage after torrential rain kills hundreds across Asia

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ollie LewisDecember 1, 2025 at 12:32 PM

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Torrential rainfall across South and Southeast Asia has caused catastrophic flooding and landslides, resulting in over 1,300 deaths and affecting millions in countries including Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is bracing for further damage as more heavy rain is expected, following Cyclone Ditwah which contributed to nearly 200 deaths there. This extreme weather is linked to a cluster of tropical cyclones. Conversely, Iran is experiencing a severe drought, forcing the shutdown of a major hydroelectric power station and water pressure reductions in Tehran. Meanwhile, the US is facing a return of winter with heavy snow and below-normal temperatures, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast, causing travel disruptions due to "lake effect" snow.

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Tehran 30% Lake Michigan 40% Cyclone Senyar 50% Cyclone Ditwah 50% Thailand ×260% Indonesia ×370% Sri Lanka ×480%

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