Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for at least 400 people who have been reported missing, many believed to be buried under landslides, after cyclonic rains caused disastrous flooding nearly a week ago.
The death toll on the island of Sumatra has risen to more than 440, the government says.
Aid has been sent into affected areas by air and by sea, but some villages have yet to receive anything, and there are reports of people stealing food and water to survive.
Torrential rain and storms have devastated parts of Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, affecting millions and leaving more than 900 dead across the region this month.
An exceptionally rare tropical storm, named Cyclone Senyar, caused catastrophic landslides and flooding in Indonesia, with homes swept away and thousands of buildings submerged.
People are missing in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, the National Disaster Management Agency reported. There are two cities that require full attention due to being isolated: Central Tapanuli and Sibolga, agency head Suharyanto said.
Some foreign aid has arrived, with Malaysia sending medical supplies to Aceh, one of the worst-hit provinces.
In Sungai Nyalo village, floodwaters had mostly receded, leaving homes, vehicles, and crops coated in thick grey mud. Most villagers chose to stay; they didn't want to leave their houses behind, resident Idris said.
Police are responding to reports of looting, with officers deployed to restore order as many residents faced food shortages.
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Overall, the disaster has resulted in severe devastation across the region. At least 170 people died in floods in Thailand, and several deaths were reported in Malaysia. In Sri Lanka, more than 330 died from floods and mudslides, while the Philippines has seen major protests against government corruption in light of these recurring floods.
