It is exceptionally rare for cyclones to happen in Indonesia, as they almost never form near the equator, says Erma Yulihastin, a researcher at the country's National Research and Innovation Agency’s Climate and Atmospheric Research Center (BRIN).

Heavy rain also caused flooding in the Gaza Strip, submerging the tents of thousands of homeless Palestinians facing the prospect of a harsh winter without sturdy shelter.

The devastating floods sweeping across Southeast Asia have killed over two hundred and fifty people in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Days of heavy rain have inundated nine provinces in Thailand and eight states in Malaysia and forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.

The military sent troops, helicopters and boats to rescue stranded people. At least 33 people have been killed and more than two million displaced over the past week.

Thai digital insurer Roojai raised US$60 million in a Series C led by Apis Partners and Asia Partners to expand in Thailand and Indonesia.

PSSI will announce the list of 23 U-23 Indonesian national team players to compete in the 2025 SEA Games after coach Indra Sjafrie submits the list.