Flood crisis kills more than 400, Indonesia suffers the worst damage

Southeast Asia is facing one of its worst natural disasters in decades after unprecedented rains triggered widespread flooding and mudslides across several countries, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and southern Thailand. The death toll from all countries has now surpassed 400 and is expected to rise further, with millions of people in crisis.

Southeast Asia is facing one of its worst natural disasters in decades after unprecedented rains triggered widespread flooding and mudslides across several countries, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and southern Thailand. The death toll from all countries has now surpassed 400 and is expected to rise further, with millions of people in crisis.

The most alarming situation is in Indonesia, where the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has confirmed at least 303 deaths . The islands of Sumatra and Java have been hit hardest. Hundreds of thousands of homes are underwater, with roads and bridges cut off, making aid delivery difficult. Many people have taken to rooftops to await rescue. Rescue teams, soldiers and volunteers are racing to find survivors under the rubble and transport relief supplies to remote areas, but the scale of the disaster means that resources are already in short supply.

This crisis is not limited to Indonesia, but has far-reaching effects:

Several states along the east coast of Malaysia have been hit by flash floods, forcing more than 100,000 people to evacuate their homes to temporary shelters.

Vietnam 's central agricultural region, a key food producer, is submerged, causing massive economic damage.

The situation in southern provinces remains critical . Although water levels are beginning to stabilize, the impact on livelihoods and infrastructure remains severe.

Warning sounds from global warming

Climate experts from several institutions agree that the unusually heavy and prolonged rainfall is a clear reflection of "Climate Change". Rising sea temperatures in the Pacific and Indian Oceans are increasing the power of storms and monsoons, making extreme weather events more frequent and intense.

This historic flooding event is therefore not just a natural disaster, but a clear and loud warning signal that Southeast Asia is one of the "frontlines" directly dealing with the impacts of the global warming crisis and requires a serious and sustainable response plan before the next tragedy strikes and causes immeasurable loss.