Al Jazeera News Updates Death toll from South Asia floods rises, Pope Leo visits Turkiye
Nov 29, 2025
Deadly floods in South Asia are wreaking havoc, with Aceh reporting bodies recovered and entire villages destroyed. A Thai villager shares a harrowing story of carrying his mother to safety as hospitals close amidst the worst flooding in a decade. In Sri Lanka, landslides have led to tragic fatalities, postponed exams, and cut-off communities. Meanwhile, Pope Leo visits Istanbul, exploring significant sites but notably omitting the Hagia Sophia. This mix of local and international stories highlights urgent humanitarian crises and cultural moments.
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Family Evacuated By Hand Amid Devastation
- A resident carried his mother on a stretcher from a flooded village to higher ground and then back because the nearest hospital couldn't receive patients.
- Entire villages were wiped out and families have nowhere to return to amid receding floodwaters.
Regionwide Floods Overwhelm Infrastructure
- Southern Thailand and Sri Lanka face the region's worst floods in a decade with hundreds dead and critical infrastructure overwhelmed.
- Rapid, extreme rainfall produced meter-high floods and landslides that cut off communities and halted schools and exams.
Witness Accounts Shift Global Opinion
- Global public opinion has shifted against Israel's actions in Gaza, driven largely by firsthand accounts from inside the Strip.
- The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people will see worldwide observances reflecting that shift.