Catastrophic floods and landslides engulf Southeast Asia, claiming over 900 lives as powerful cyclones wreak havoc across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Cyclone Ditwah and Cyclone Senyar have unleashed torrential rain, resulting in mass evacuations and devastating damage in affected areas, particularly in Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo.
Sri Lankan authorities face a daunting rescue effort, with hundreds missing and nearly 200,000 people displaced, as relentless floodwaters submerge homes and communities.
In Indonesia, desperate citizens on flood-stricken Sumatra island grapple with critical shortages of food and water, leading some to resort to looting for survival amid the chaos.
The situation is dire in Thailand, where rising floodwaters have claimed at least 162 lives, and recovery efforts are hampered by damaged infrastructure and ongoing severe weather.
As humanitarian crises deepen, governments across the region are appealing for international support to help communities heal and rebuild from the devastation of this unprecedented natural disaster.
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