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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Donna Ferguson and Jane Clinton

At least 500 killed in south-east Asia floods and landslides

Rescuers evacuating residents from a flood-affected area in Langkat, North Sumatra province, Indonesia, on Friday
Rescuers evacuating residents from a flood-affected area in Langkat, North Sumatra province, Indonesia, on Friday. Photograph: Basarnas/Handout/EPA

The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in south-east Asia reportedly climbed past 500 on Saturday as clean-up and search-and-rescue operations got under way in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.

Heavy monsoon rain overwhelmed swathes of the three countries this week, killing hundreds and leaving thousands stranded, many on rooftops awaiting rescue.

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