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More than 1,200 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as rescue efforts intensify

Emergency crews are racing to reach survivors and recover more bodies Tuesday in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

The Independent UK

Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Sri Lanka as 366 killed

Sri Lankan leader says island battling ‘largest and most challenging natural disaster in our history’

The Independent UK

‘We have to rebuild from scratch’: Sri Lankans relive the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah

Many uncertain about the future after losing everything in the country’s deadliest natural disaster for years

The Guardian - UK

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First Thing: Death toll passes 1,000 in devastating floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand

Hundreds remain missing in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as rescue efforts continue. Plus, law changes could bring cheap balcony solar to millions of Americans

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka braced for more damage after torrential rain kills hundreds across Asia

Meanwhile, Iran grapples with one of worst droughts and temperatures fall 10C below normal in US

The Guardian - UK

How cyclones and monsoon rains converged to devastate parts of Asia – visual guide

Extreme weather kills more than 1,100 people across south and south-east Asia as cyclones turbocharge rain systems

The Guardian - AU

Sri Lanka and Indonesia deploy militaries as Asia floods death toll passes 1,100

Millions of people affected by torrential rainfall in Sri Lanka and large parts of Indonesia’s Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia

The Guardian - UK

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Death toll passes 1,100 in devastating floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand – as it happened

Hundreds remain missing in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as rescue efforts continue after Cyclone Ditwah

The Guardian - UK

Flooding recovery efforts underway in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as death tolls rise

Recovery and aid efforts are underway in parts of Southeast Asia and South Asia where the full number of dead and missing are not yet known after heavy rains and flooding left a devastating toll

The Independent UK

Death and devastation: why a rare equatorial cyclone and other storms have hit southern Asia so hard

More than 900 people are dead, thousands more missing and millions affected by a band of cyclones and extreme monsoonal weather across southern Asia. Torrential rain has triggered the worst flooding in decades, accompanied by landslides. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia have been hit hardest. The death toll…

The Conversation

Death toll passes 900 in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka floods

Officials in Indonesia say more than 442 people have died, while Sri Lanka suffers worst natural disaster since 2004 tsunami

The Guardian - UK

Floods and cyclonic storms across Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia leave over 1,200 dead and hundreds missing

Catastrophic flooding displaces more than four million people

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka death toll from floods and landslides reaches 153

Another 191 missing after heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah while almost 78,000 evacuated to temporary shelters amid rescue operations

The Guardian - UK

Death toll from floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka rises to 123, with 130 people still missing

Sri Lankan authorities say the death toll from heavy floods and mudslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah has risen to 123 with 130 people still missing

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Is it safe to travel to Sri Lanka during severe flooding?

Visa extensions have been introduced for tourists affected by the flooding

Euronews

More than 40 dead as heavy rains trigger landslides and floods across Sri Lanka

Severe rains in Sri Lanka have triggered deadly landslides and floods, killing more than 40 people, cutting off major roads, and forcing emergency rescues in several regions.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Snowfall cuts power in Poland and flooding devastates Sri Lanka

Temperatures dip to -8.5C in Poland and 250mm of rain falls in 24-hour period across Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

Cyclone Ditwah mapped: Red alert in India as powerful storm leaves at least 123 dead in Sri Lanka

Storm expected to trigger heavy to extremely heavy rain across much of southern India

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International Business Times UK

The Rise of AI-Generated Hate: Inside the Sri Lankan Network Profiting from UK Anti-Immigrant Content

Inside Geeth Sooriyapura's Sri Lankan network churning AI slop for Facebook profits via UK immigration disinformation. From viral Islamophobic videos to protest sparks, explore generative AI risks and calls for platform reform in 2025

Euronews

Offices and schools closed in Sri Lanka as the island nation grapples with floods and landslides

Heavy rains triggered floods and landslides across many regions in the island nation. Authorities say the central mountainous tea-producing regions of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya were the worst-hit, with at least 25 people killed there alone.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka closes offices and schools as death toll from landslides and floods rises to 56

Sri Lankan authorities say they have closed government offices and schools Friday as the death toll from landslides and floods across the country rose to 56

The Independent UK

More than 30 dead and 14 missing as heavy rains trigger landslides and floods in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has stopped passenger trains and closed roads in some parts of the country where landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains have caused more than 30 deaths

Evening Standard

Terror suspect of Sri Lankan bombings seeking asylum in UK on grounds he 'fears persecution' at home

The Sri Lankan man was arrested in 2022 but released on bail before he left his home country and travelled to the UK

MyLifeXP

Indians Can’t Believe How Cheap These Stress-Free Trips Are

Travel doesn’t always have to mean burning a hole in your pocket. For Indian travellers looking to explore the world without breaking the bank, there are several countries that combine affordable costs, easy visas, and great experiences. Whether you want mountains, beaches, or culture, these budget-friendly destinations let you travel…

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“We Are Not The Problem”: Female Tourist Exposes Local Man’s Disturbing Act While Solo Traveling

Molly, who has solo traveled through many countries often labeled “unsafe,” shared a negative encounter she had with a local man in Sri Lanka.

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