Extreme weather events a stark reminder of 'shared vulnerability' in climate change: Lawrence Wong
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has expressed his deep sadness by the devastation caused by widespread flooding across South-east Asia. Over the past week, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been battered by monsoons exacerbated by tropical storms, leadiExtreme weather events a stark reminder of 'shared vulnerability' in climate change: Lawrence Wong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has expressed his deep sadness by the devastation caused by widespread flooding across South-east Asia. Over the past week, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been battered by monsoons exacerbated by tropical storms, leading to some of the worst flooding in years across the three countries. As of Monday (Dec 1), nearly 800 people have died — 604 in Indonesia, three in Malaysia, and 176 in Thailand — with hundreds still missing, according to official figures.In a Facebook post on Dec 2, PM Lawrence Wong said he was «deeply saddened» by how communities across South-east Asia were devastated, calling the images of displacement and loss «heartbreaking». «To all those affected, and to the brave responders battling the waters to keep others safe, our thoughts and prayers are within you,» PM Wong added. Read more
