More than 1,500 people have died as a result of catastrophic floods and landslides that hit Asia last week. Rescue teams are racing against time, but survivors are pleading for urgent help, as the scale of destruction, especially in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, exceeds the capabilities of local rescuers. This is stated in an Associated Press article, writes UNN.
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Authorities have confirmed the deaths of 883 people in Indonesia, 486 in Sri Lanka, 185 in Thailand, and three in Malaysia. Nearly 900 people are still considered missing.
Many villages remain buried under mud, and vital communication routes have been destroyed. Some areas, such as the hardest-hit Aceh-Tamiang in Indonesia, are now only accessible by helicopter. More than 260,000 residents have left their homes.
For many, survival depends on the speed of aid delivery, as clean water, sanitation, and shelter are top priorities.
Mariana, a resident whose house was destroyed, recalled the difficult conditions of survival.
The water kept rising, forcing us to flee. Even at higher elevations, it didn't stop. We panicked
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Due to damaged pipes and contaminated wells, clean water has become a luxury.
We drank floodwater, letting it settle and boiling it. The children drank it too
Frustration among those affected is growing. Resident Hadi Aher, accusing local officials of corruption, expressed general dissatisfaction: "Why is there no public kitchen? We have nothing left."