Catastrophic Flooding Sweeps Southeast Asia

Severe monsoon rains, intensified by a tropical storm, are causing deadly flooding across Southeast Asia.

The disaster has claimed the lives of at least 145 people in Thailand, 90 in Indonesia, and 2 in Malaysia. In Thailand, the main morgue handling victims is overwhelmed, and authorities warn the death toll could rise further.

Media reports show dramatic images of flooded cities and residents trapped by rising waters and landslides.