Space-id. In the last few days, South East Asia region — Especially the western parts of Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia — It was shaken by a major disaster: extreme rain and rare tropical storms that triggered flood floods and landslides. Reuben + 2etindonesia.com + 2
A storm, formed in the Strait of Malacca, carried rainfall and strong winds across the region, causing rivers to overflow and an avalanche from the hills to sweep the land. etindonesia.com + 2Rmol.id + 2
🔢 Damage scale and soul sacrifice
- Total casualties in Southeast Asia are estimated almost 800 men. Reuben + 2IDN Times + 2
- In Sumatra Island (Indonesia), the worst part is impacted, at least. 604 people died And hundreds more are missing. Reuben + 1
- In addition to Indonesia, the impact is also significant in Thailand (the victims of hundreds) and Malaysia despite the smaller numbers. Reuben + 2etindonesia.com + 2
- More than Millions of people were affected — Many were evacuated, homeless, or isolated because of infrastructure damage. Reuben + 2esensi.tv + 2
🏚️ Impact on Community & Infrastructure
Many villages and cities in the western part of Sumatra and the southern region of Thailand- Malaysia suffered severe damage: the washed-up house, the road was cut off, the airport / port was shut down, electricity & telecommunication went out. etindonesia.com + 2Rmol.id + 2
In some places, citizens were evacuated massively — Some to the refugee station, some to the roof of the house waiting for help. etindonesia.com + 2 Republic Online + 2
Evacuate & restricted aid distribution access roads covered by landslides and collapsed bridges, slowing down rescue and logistical distribution. etindonesia.com + 2Rmol.id + 2
🌪️ Climate Context and Disaster Frequency
Experts call this event an increase in extreme weather — Super heavy rain and tropical storms in areas that are usually not often hit by storms. — Presumably triggered by global climate change. Reuben + 2Bloomberg Technoz + 2
The combination of monsoon rains, the saturation of soil, and the intensity of the incredible storms makes the risk of flooding and avalanche much greater than any other year. Bloomberg Technoz +
🆘 Logistics Challenge & Override
Rescue teams, military and volunteers from various areas have been deployed for evacuation, search for survivors, and relief distribution. However, the terrain is difficult — closed roads, high floods, avalanches — Make access to multiple locations disconnected. etindonesia.com + 2Rmol.id + 2
Food support, clean water, emergency tent, and health care are needed. However, because many infrastructure is damaged, distribution should use helicopters or ships in some remote location. Rmol.id + 2iNews. ID + 2
📰 Government Voice & International Response
The government in the affected state has declared disaster emergencies in various provinces and prioritized the search for victims and survivors. In Indonesia, the victim's data continues to be updated with search and evacuation efforts. Reuben + 2Reuben + 2
But many have highlighted the readiness of disaster mitigation — infrastructure, early warning system, and adaptation of climate change — So that such events can be prevented or impacted in the future.
The flood and land landslide caused by tropical storms and extreme rain this time is not just a serious disaster — It's a reminder that climate change and weather patterns change bring real consequences to millions of people. The loss of matter, the loss of house, even soul: everyone demands serious attention.
Current greatest hope: interstate solidarity, humanitarian support, and permanent improvement in disaster mitigation and adaptation — So this kind of tragedy doesn't repeat itself.
