Massive Floods Kill Over 1,600, Affect Millions in Asia

Catastrophic floods and landslides have killed more than 1,600 people across Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Millions more have been affected by the severe weather. In Indonesia, the death toll has reached 995. Rescuers are still searching for 226 missing people. Neighboring Sri Lanka reports 640 dead and 211 missing. Combined, the two nations have nearly 4 million citizens impacted. The disasters have destroyed homes, roads, and farms. International aid groups are mobilizing relief efforts. They warn of rising health risks from damaged water supplies in the flooded regions.