Indonesia floods death toll rises to 442 as people hunt for food and water

Heavy monsoon rains have caused devastating floods and landslides across Southeast Asia, resulting in a death toll exceeding 600, with hundreds still missing. Indonesia and Thailand are among the hardest-hit areas, where authorities are urgently working to clear debris and provide aid to thousands left without shelter or essential supplies.

Polls have opened in Honduras for a presidential election characterized by accusations of fraud and manipulation, with the right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura receiving backing from the United States. The election occurs in a highly polarized environment, raising concerns about the integrity of the voting process.

European migration funding has inadvertently bolstered Sudanese paramilitaries, while inadequate export oversight has facilitated the flow of arms to conflict zones, exacerbating the ongoing violence in Sudan.

In Gaza, a severe lack of resources has left many mothers struggling during childbirth, often grieving for lost children. The ongoing humanitarian crisis exacerbates the challenges faced by families, highlighting the dire conditions in which they are forced to bring new life into a conflict-ridden environment.

A nanny in Hong Kong livestreamed her escape from a devastating apartment fire, which occurred in the Tai Po district, to alert other residents as fire alarms failed. The incident has resulted in a tragic loss of life, with reports indicating at least 128 fatalities and many individuals still missing.

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency as severe flooding has devastated Colombo, resulting in the destruction of over 25,000 homes and displacing approximately 147,000 individuals. This flooding is reported to be the deadliest since 2017, with the situation exacerbated by heavy rains linked to Cyclone Ditwah.

Severe flooding across Southeast Asia has resulted in a tragic death toll exceeding 400, with Indonesia being the hardest hit. The relentless monsoon rains, exacerbated by cyclones, have caused widespread destruction, displacing thousands and prompting emergency responses in affected regions.

A catastrophic fire erupted in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in a death toll that has reached at least 146, with more than 100 individuals still unaccounted for. The fire, which burned for two days, has been described as one of the deadliest incidents in the city's history, prompting a significant emergency response and ongoing rescue operations.