Death Toll Climbs Over 900 Due to Catastrophic Flooding and Landslides in Indonesia

Emergency crews raced against time after last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides that struck parts of Asia, killing more than 1,500 people. Relief operations were underway, but the scale of need overwhelmed the capabilities of rescuers. More than 900 people have died in Indonesia, with 410 still missing. Sri Lanka reported 486 deaths, Thailand 185, and Malaysia three. Many villages in Indonesia and Sri Lanka remained buried under mud and debris, with around 900 people still unaccounted for in both countries. Recovery was further along in Thailand and Malaysia.