How decades of deforestation turned Asia’s floods into one of the deadliest weather events of 2025

As renewed rainfall threatens even more devastation across parts of Asia, calls to fight deforestation are getting louder.
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Massive flooding in Asia leaves over 1,500 dead, hundreds missing

Devastating floods and landslides have struck Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Malaysia in recent days as intense rains have continued to strike throughout the Southeast Asia region. Hundreds have ...
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Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation

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Heavy rains trigger flooding chaos across Gulf amid West Asia crisis. Watch videos

Amid ongoing conflict, the Gulf region was hit by torrential rains that caused severe flooding, led to deaths, disrupted ...
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How a cocktail of rogue storms and climate chaos unleashed deadly flooding across Asia

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A youth carries an elderly man as they wade through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of ...
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Asia’s worst flooding in years: Climate change drives stronger storms and rising death toll

Southeast Asia has faced unusually severe floods this year. Heavy rainfall, delayed storms, and continuous downpours have hit one country after another, leaving many communities unprepared. In ...
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Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation

PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — The death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors isolated by the ...