Worst Floods in South East Asia Leave Hundreds Dead

Torrential rains have caused devastating floods and landslides across southern Asia, resulting in about 700 deaths. Monsoon rains, worsened by tropical storms, have led to some of the most severe flooding in years in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. The intense rainfall began in Sumatra, Indonesia, where a resident of Bireuen described the destructive force of the flood. Thousands are still stranded, with many awaiting rescue on rooftops. As of now, more than 300 people have died in Indonesia, 160 in Thailand, and at least two in Malaysia.