At least 1,250 people dead: What caused the devastating Asia floods?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Lyndal RowlandsDecember 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM

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Devastating floods and landslides across South and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, have killed at least 1,250 people in early December 2025. Triggered by tropical storms, including cyclones and a typhoon, the disasters have buried towns and villages under mud, displacing over 1.1 million people in Sri Lanka, which declared a state of emergency. Indonesia is the worst hit, with widespread landslides affecting numerous villages. Recovery efforts are expected to take weeks. The extreme weather has prompted questions about the causes of the simultaneous disasters across multiple countries.

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Sampath Kotuwegoda 50% Thailand ×260% Indonesia ×370% Sri Lanka ×480%

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Sri Lanka

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