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Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation

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A house is seen buried in the mud at a village affected by flash flood in Pidie Jaya, Aceh province, Indonesia, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Reza Saifullah)
A house is seen buried in the mud at a village affected by flash flood in Pidie Jaya, Aceh province, Indonesia, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Reza Saifullah)
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