'Please Help': Indonesians Desperate After Devastating Floods

Vast quantities of logs, branches and other debris have been swept into residential areas in Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

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00:00Heavy rains are once again threatening flood-hit regions of Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

00:11In Sumatra, people are afraid the floods could return after more than 800 lives were lost

00:17and thousands were forced from their homes.

00:20Many families are still missing and rescue teams are struggling to reach remote areas.

00:25Survivors say their houses are filled with mud and they cannot return.

00:31Power cuts, water shortages and damaged roads are making recovery even harder.

00:39This is our village that has been completely hit by the floods.

00:43We ask for your support and prayers and if possible assistance through aid deliveries.

00:49Please help us urgently because many residents in the upper villages still need help.

00:54This is our message to all Indonesians, to our leaders, to the Regent and even the Governor.

01:00Please help us. Please help us Governor. We need assistance, your helping hand.

01:08In Sri Lanka, landslides have destroyed entire villages, leaving hundreds dead and many more missing.

01:14People are searching for loved ones even as new rain warnings are issued.

01:20Both countries are appealing for help as they try to rebuild after this massive disaster.

01:25Parts of disaster

01:2617

01:27Stolen