Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,750; heavy rains slow recovery.

Rescue teams and volunteers are struggling to assist millions affected by floods and landslides in Asia, with over 1,750 dead in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. In Indonesia, 867 confirmed dead and 521 missing, while Sri Lanka reported 607 deaths and Thailand 276. Illegal logging and climate change worsened the disasters, prompting Indonesia to revoke logging licenses and halt certain activities to protect affected areas.

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