Overview
- Fresh forecasts warn of moderate to heavy rain over Sumatra and renewed monsoon downpours in Sri Lanka, with landslide alerts reissued for saturated slopes.
- Indonesia reports 776 deaths and more than 560 missing on Sumatra, with over 1.5 million affected as wrecked roads, bridges and power lines slow relief deliveries.
- Sri Lanka counts at least 479 dead and hundreds missing under a national emergency, with authorities estimating up to $7 billion needed to rebuild homes, roads and industries.
- Indonesia’s environment minister said eight firms are under scrutiny over deforestation and land-use practices after piles of cut timber were found in flood debris.
- Aid groups cite access constraints and shrinking donor funds, with the IFRC launching a 5 million Swiss francs appeal for Sri Lanka as Thailand reports progress on recovery and compensation.