Official figures reveal that more than 4 million individuals have been impacted by recent natural disasters, with close to 3 million affected in southern Thailand and an additional 1.1 million in western Indonesia.
The severe flash floods have left a trail of destruction in Batipuh village, West Sumatra, Indonesia, demolishing homes, a mosque, and cutting off road access.
The island of Sumatra in Indonesia has been particularly hard-hit, with three provinces suffering from the aftermath of relentless rains that triggered landslides and flooding.
Many regions remain isolated due to road blockages, and damaged telecommunications infrastructure has further complicated communication efforts. To reach those stranded, relief and rescue teams have resorted to using helicopters to deliver essential supplies.
Officials have reported instances of looting along supply routes, as desperation mounts among those awaiting aid in various affected areas.
In Thailand, the southern province of Songkhla had the highest number of fatalities at 131.
