Asia Flood Death Toll Surpasses 1,000; Militaries Mobilize for Relief

Military forces in Sri Lanka and Indonesia are aiding survivors of catastrophic flooding that has killed more than 1,000 people across Asia. Separate severe weather systems triggered days of torrential rain last week. The downpours affected the entire island of Sri Lanka and large areas of Indonesia's Sumatra island, southern Thailand, and northern Malaysia. The scale of the disaster has overwhelmed local responders. Both Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed troops on Monday to assist with rescue operations and deliver essential supplies to stranded communities. The death toll continues to rise across the four countries as floodwaters recede and reveal the full extent of the damage.