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More than 400 killed in Indonesia flooding, officials say
The death toll from flooding and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island has risen dramatically to 442, officials say.
The total passed 300 earlier on Sunday, with evacuation efforts under way, major roads cut off, and internet and electricity only partially restored.
Monsoons exacerbated by tropical storms have caused some of the worst flooding in years across South East Asia. Hundreds are dead and missing in Malaysia and Thailand as well, with millions affected across the region.
The official death toll in Thailand currently sits at 170, with two deaths reported in Malaysia's northern Perlis state.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/flooding-southern-asia-leaves-hundreds-164459483.html