The death toll from severe floods and landslides across asia climbed past 1:it country.

According to Anadolu Agency - English, Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency reported that floods and landslides in Sumatra island alone killed 916 people, with 274 still missing and around 4,200 injured. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities continue to assess the damage and search for missing individuals. More than 3.2 million people have been affected, and over 1 million displaced residents have been relocated to safer areas in the flood-impacted provinces of North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh.

In a related development, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced the country's plans to purchase up to 200 helicopters by 2026, intended for both defense and natural disaster preparedness. He emphasized the government's dedication to utilizing all available resources, including military transport aircraft, for efficient disaster response across the nation.

In Sri Lanka, the Disaster Management Center reported that the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah has increased to 618, with 209 individuals still missing since the storm hit on November 17. The United Nations stated that at least 185 people have died in southern Thailand, with 367 others missing. Additionally, four fatalities were reported in India and three in Malaysia due to severe weather conditions.