Cyclone Ditwah disaster costs Sri Lanka nearly SEK 38 billion
The World Bank estimates that the severe Cyclone Ditwah's advance on Sri Lanka will cost the country $4.1 billion, equivalent to nearly SEK 38 billion.
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Fossil fuels exacerbated deadly storms
Climate change intensified recent catastrophic torrential rains in Southeast Asia, according to a rapid study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) research network. The heavy rains caused flooding that has claimed at least 1,600 lives.
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Over 1,500 dead after torrential rains – hundreds missing
The death toll rises to over 1,500 people after last week's catastrophic floods in several countries in Asia.
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Frustration grows over slow disaster response
More than 1,400 people have died in catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia last week, with criticism growing in Indonesia over what is perceived as a slow rescue effort.
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Over 700 dead in Indonesia's catastrophic torrential rains
The death toll continues to rise in Indonesia and Sri Lanka after floods and landslides caused by recent heavy rains. More than 700 people have been confirmed dead in Indonesia, rescue services said on Tuesday.
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Over 1,000 dead in torrential rains – military deployed
More than 1,000 people have died in floods and landslides in parts of Asia. The hardest-hit countries – Sri Lanka and Indonesia – are deploying the military to help survivors.
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Nearly 1,000 dead in torrential rains in Southeast Asia
Sri Lanka has been hit by the nation's worst natural disaster in more than 20 years, and the death toll continues to rise there and in other countries in South and Southeast Asia after this week's torrential rains. Nearly 1,000 people have been confirmed dead and many are still missing.
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Death toll rises after torrential rains in Southeast Asia
The death toll in the deadly floods in Southeast Asia continues to rise.
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