Unprecedented Storm Convergence Triggers Deadly Flooding Across Asia
Unprecedented Storm Convergence
In late November 2025, climatologist Fredolin Tangang observed an alarming phenomenon: three tropical storms simultaneously brewing across Asia. This rare convergence, including Tropical Cyclone Senyar, intensified the already volatile weather patterns driven by the Northeast Monsoon and La Niña effects. Such a cocktail of rogue storms created conditions reminiscent of disaster films, highlighting the severity of climate chaos impacting the region.
Devastating Flooding Across Asia
The storms unleashed catastrophic rainfall and flooding across Southeast and South Asia, affecting Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. Cyclone Senyar, forming in the Malacca Strait, brought heavy rains and flash floods, especially devastating Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. Thousands were displaced, and the death toll surpassed 900, marking one of the deadliest natural disasters in Asia in 2025.
Climate Change and Future Risks
This deadly flooding underscores how climate change amplifies extreme weather events by fueling storm intensity and unpredictability. As sea temperatures rise, such simultaneous storm outbreaks may become more frequent, necessitating improved forecasting and resilience strategies to safeguard vulnerable communities across Asia.
