In Photos and Video: Devastating Floods Swamp South Asia

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by The New York TimesDecember 2, 2025 at 05:52 PM

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Devastating floods have impacted South and Southeast Asia in November and December of 2025, resulting in at least 1,200 deaths and displacing millions. Unusually destructive storms, accompanying monsoon rains, have caused widespread chaos in countries including Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Sri Lanka's president described the situation as the nation's largest and most challenging natural disaster in history. The floods have led to landslides, flash floods, and significant damage to infrastructure and property. Scientists have linked the increased intensity and unpredictability of monsoon rains to warming temperatures caused by climate change.

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Aceh Province 30% Indonesia 40% Wellampitiya ×250% Colombo ×360% South Asia ×270% Sri Lanka ×680%

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Very Negative

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New York Times - World

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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90%

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Sri Lanka

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