Over 800 individuals are still unaccounted for following deadly floods that resulted in the loss of over 1,000 lives last week in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The toll includes at least 604 fatalities in Indonesia, 366 in Sri Lanka, and 176 in Thailand, as confirmed by authorities.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has committed to the reconstruction of infrastructure in the affected regions. Some areas remain inaccessible due to road damage and disrupted communication lines, with residents relying on air transport for essential supplies.
In Indonesia, 464 people are reported missing, with 290,700 individuals displaced in North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh provinces due to flooding, as per the National Disaster Management Agency.
President Prabowo emphasized the urgent need to address climate change, urging local governments to play a significant role in environmental protection and preparedness for future extreme weather events.
In Sri Lanka, rescue teams continue to search for 367 missing individuals, with around 218,000 people taking shelter in temporary accommodations following landslides triggered by heavy rains, particularly in the central hill country.
In Thailand, initial compensations totaling 239 million baht ($10.9 million Cdn.) are set to be disbursed to 26,000 affected individuals, with government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat confirming the distribution.
Efforts are underway to restore infrastructure, including water and electricity, in the southern regions of Thailand, where 3.9 million people were severely impacted by flooding.
President Prabowo’s on-ground assessment in North Sumatra was followed by planned visits to West Sumatra and Aceh to ensure the government’s relief measures reach those in need.
Authorities are actively engaged in addressing the aftermath of the devastating floods that have claimed numerous lives and left hundreds missing across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.