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Conversation: Death toll from heavy rain in Asia climbs to over 1,300, more than 900 missing NHK

A: Hey there, have you heard about the bad news?
B: No, what's up?

A: Man, there's been a lot of rain and floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. So many people are affected!
B: Whoa, that sounds terrible! How bad is it?

A: In Indonesia alone, more than 700 people have died, over 500,000 had to leave their homes, and even more are still missing. The situation's dire!
B: That's awful... I hope they can get help soon. Are the rescue teams doing anything?

A: Yeah, Indonesia's disaster management agency is working with the military for rescue operations, but roads have been cut in many areas, so it's tough. Rebuilding infrastructure will be a huge challenge.
B: I see... It's just sad to think about all those people struggling and worried. What about Sri Lanka and Thailand?

A: The death toll is at 465 in Sri Lanka, and 170 in Thailand. Over 900 are still missing.
B: That's just heartbreaking... I hope things get better soon for everyone affected. Let's send some positive vibes their way!
Summary
Natural disasters in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand: Over 700 deaths reported in Indonesia, with more than 500,000 displaced; over 900 people still missing. Rescue operations underway but difficult due to flooded roads. Similar numbers of casualties reported in Sri Lanka (465) and Thailand
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ID: 2856188b-2aac-488e-8297-3ae3c080bd94

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251203_04/#conversation

Date: Dec. 3, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-03

Created: 2025/12/03 09:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:14

Last Read: 2025/12/03 11:15

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