Rescue operations continue in western Indonesia as teams work to clear roads blocked by landslides and floodwaters following a devastating tropical storm in Southeast Asia. The extreme weather, which battered Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, has left nearly 700 dead and millions affected.
Indonesia remains the hardest-hit, with 502 fatalities and 508 people reported missing. Over 28,000 homes have been damaged, impacting 1.4 million residents. In West Sumatra, communities are clearing debris while salvaging essential belongings, as authorities restore roads, bridges, and communications. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto praised the resilience and solidarity of citizens amid the crisis.
Thailand has reported 176 deaths across eight southern provinces, where flooding stranded residents and forced military evacuations. Songkhla province alone recorded 138 fatalities, with Hat Yai city receiving its highest single-day rainfall in 300 years—335 mm on November 21. Recovery efforts aim to restore normalcy within a week.
Meanwhile, Malaysia continues to monitor flood risks, with over 11,600 people remaining in evacuation shelters and authorities alert for possible new waves of flooding. Experts warn that such extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent due to climate change.
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