00:00Over 500 people are reported dead and hundreds are still missing in Southeast Asia
00:04after heavy rain slammed the area, causing the worst flooding in the region in decades.
00:10As of Saturday, Indonesia has reported at least 300 casualties,
00:14while Thailand and Malaysia have also confirmed rising death tolls as search and rescue efforts continue.
00:20Experts say the disaster may be linked to the region's annual monsoon season,
00:25which usually takes place between June and September.
00:27But with the impact of climate change, the season's duration and intensity have increased,
00:33bringing heavier rainfall, more severe flooding and stronger winds.
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