Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Deadly Storms Devastate South and Southeast Asia
A series of very strong storms and cyclones have caused terrible floods and landslides in South and Southeast Asia.
These storms have killed nearly 1,200 people and forced millions to leave their homes.
The worst-hit countries are Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
The storms brought record amounts of rain, which caused rivers to overflow and hillsides to collapse.
Scientists say that warmer oceans and a warmer atmosphere are making these storms stronger and rainier.
In some places, like Sumatra, cutting down too many trees made the floods even worse.
The storms are unusual because they formed in places where cyclones don't usually happen, and the countries affected are not used to dealing with such strong storms.
The situation is very bad, and people need a lot of help to recover.
Nearly 1,200 people have died across South and Southeast Asia due to floods and landslides caused by rare tropical storms and cyclones.
Millions have been displaced, with Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam being the worst-hit countries.
Record rainfall, including 300-mm downpours in southern Thailand and continuous heavy rain in Sri Lanka, Sumatra, and central Vietnam, has exacerbated the disaster.
Unusual cyclones, including Cyclone Senyar, Typhoon Koto, and Cyclone Ditwah, have overwhelmed disaster-response capacities in the region.
Scientists attribute the intensity of the storms to warmer oceans and a warmer atmosphere, which are making tropical cyclones stronger and rainier.
- Who
- Residents of South and Southeast Asia, particularly in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam
- What
- Deadly floods and landslides caused by rare tropical storms and cyclones, exacerbated by record rainfall and deforestation
- When
- Last week (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- South and Southeast Asia, including Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam
- Why
- Unusual and intense tropical storms, cyclones, and climate change factors, with deforestation worsening the impact in some areas
- Location
- South and Southeast Asia (Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam)
- Death Toll
- Nearly 1,200 people
- Displaced People
- Millions
- Record Rainfall
- 300-mm downpours in southern Thailand, continuous heavy rain in Sri Lanka, Sumatra, and central Vietnam
- Cyclones
- Cyclone Senyar, Typhoon Koto, Cyclone Ditwah
- Climate Factors
- Warmer oceans, increased atmospheric moisture, intensified tropical cyclones
