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Floods and landslides caused by the cyclone left extensive damage throughout the South Asian island nation.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

Floods have yet to significantly affect palm oil output, though risks may rise if conditions worsen in major producing states, it adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Even in places where the floods have let up, the storm isn’t over: Floods can lead to excess deaths long after the actual event.

From Slate • Jul. 18, 2025

Floods Minister Emma Hardy told BBC News that preparing for the changing climate was "something we're really committed to".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025

We cleaned up the house and set up a pulpit with a white tablecloth and invited the McNairs and the Ingrams and the Taylors and the Floods over.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride