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Indonesia Flood Deaths Top 600 as Sri Lanka Declares Emergency

Blocked roads with collapsed bridges are slowing relief to cut-off towns.

Overview

  • Rescuers in Indonesia report at least 600 dead after weeks of flooding and landslides, with efforts continuing to reach isolated areas.
  • Local reports say 3.2 million people have been affected in Indonesia, with 2,600 injured and 472 missing as access remains limited.
  • In Aceh, markets are running short of staples and prices have tripled, and Islamic Relief is sending 12 tons of emergency food.
  • The World Health Organization is deploying rapid response teams and critical supplies and is strengthening disease surveillance.
  • Sri Lanka has recorded hundreds of deaths, a third of the country is without power, boats are serving as transport in many areas, and landslide alerts remain in force despite easing rain.