Overview
- Indonesia reports at least 753 dead and about 650 missing on Sumatra, with one million people evacuated and more than 3.3 million affected, according to the national disaster agency.
- Sri Lanka’s toll rises to at least 465 dead with 366 missing and roughly 1.5 million affected, as authorities estimate $6–7 billion in reconstruction costs after declaring a state of emergency.
- Access remains severely restricted in many areas, with roads blocked and markets depleted; Islamic Relief warns Aceh communities could face food shortages and possible famine if supply lines are not restored within a week.
- Governments deploy troops, aircraft and naval vessels for rescues and deliveries, yet frustration is mounting in Indonesia over the pace and coordination of assistance.
- Exceptionally intense monsoon rains, reinforced by tropical cyclones Ditwah and Senyar, drove the floods and landslides, with experts linking the severity to climate‑change‑amplified precipitation.