More than 200 deaths in Southeast Asia due to flooding

BarcelonaSevere flooding across Southeast Asia has claimed at least 237 lives in various countries. Authorities in Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka are working to rescue trapped citizens, search for bodies buried in mud, and restore power and communications as the waters begin to recede. Much of this country has been hit by torrential rains triggered by a cyclone. Indonesian authorities have reported that the downpours have left 94 people dead on the western island of Sumatra. "We hope the weather will improve today so that rescue operations can proceed optimally," said Abdul Muhari, director of the National Disaster Management Agency.

In Sri Lanka, the death toll from the torrential rains, which have been affecting the country for almost two weeks, has reached 56. According to authorities, 21 people remain missing, and damage has been reported in 20 districts. The Disaster Management Centre has reported that 40,000 people have been affected by the downpours and nearly 700 houses have been damaged.

The island continues to be affected by the cyclonic storm. DitwahA phenomenon that began on November 17 with heavy rains could now worsen due to the effects of strong winds expected in the coming hours. In fact, the country's Meteorological Department says gusts of up to 90 kilometers per hour are expected in the maritime areas around the country. Thailand is another country battling the effects of the storm: at least 87 deaths have been reported in the south of the country, although search and rescue operations are still underway. The worst-affected area is Songkhla province, although the disaster has affected more than three million people across the country, according to the latest official count. Rescue missions are mainly focused on Hat Yai, the economic center of southern Thailand, where emergency teams are still recovering bodies now that the waters have begun to recede. Cars piled up after being swept away by the current, debris and mud in the streets are some of the images left by the disaster in the city.

The floods, linked to the severe rainstorm that also hit northern Malaysia, continue to affect much of Southeast Asia, and it is still raining in many countries, although with less intensity.