Southeast Asia has been hit by heavy rains in recent days, which have caused widespread flooding and landslides. The number of victims in the region has risen sharply – on the Indonesian island of Sumatra there are already 90 dead, while in southern Thailand the authorities have confirmed 55 victims.
In recent days, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia have been hit by heavy rains, which have claimed dozens of lives throughout the region. On the Indonesian island of Sumatra alone, the death toll from floods and landslides rose to 90 this week, while at least 55 people died in southern Thailand due to extreme weather. TASR writes about it according to the Friday reports of the AFP and Xinhua agencies.
- Heavy rains accompanied by floods and landslides hit Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.
- 90 people died in Sumatra.
- Thailand reports at least 55 casualties.
- Extreme weather in Malaysia has claimed at least two lives.
- Rescue operations continue, people remain missing in the areas.
The victims are increasing, many people are still missing
The most affected Indonesian regions are the provinces of North and West Sumatra. Dozens of people still remain missing. According to a police spokesman in North Sumatra, authorities are focusing on evacuations and assistance to residents. He added that some areas remain inaccessible and communications are interrupted in places.
Thai authorities confirmed on Thursday that 55 people have already died in the southern province of Songkhla as a result of widespread flooding. The day before, they reported on six victims. Officials also warned that the death toll could rise further as rescue operations continue.
In Malaysia, floods claimed at least two lives. Reuters reports that the local meteorological authorities continue to warn of heavy rain.
