Batang Toru: Parts of Asia are reeling after torrential rains triggered catastrophic floods and landslides last week, killing more than 1,400 people across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia. The disaster has also highlighted stark economic disparities in the region.

Indonesia has suffered the heaviest losses, recording at least 753 deaths, followed by Sri Lanka with 465. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said it is too early to determine the exact number of fatalities in his country. At least 185 people in Thailand and three in Malaysia have also been confirmed dead.

Rescue teams on Wednesday raced against time to reach isolated communities, as more than 1,000 people remain missing. Villages lie buried under mud and debris amid ongoing power and telecommunications o

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