Deadly Asian Floods Pose Climate Warning, Say Scientists

Southeast Asia is experiencing unprecedented severe floods this year, catching many off guard due to late-arriving storms and relentless rains. The death toll has exceeded 1,200 across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, with over 800 still missing in floods and landslides. Indonesia faces entire villages being cut off after critical infrastructure like bridges and roads were destroyed. Thousands in Sri Lanka are struggling without access to clean water, and Thailand’s prime minister admits faults in the government’s response to the crisis.