South-East Asia is enduring one of its worst rainy seasons on record, as extreme weather systems bring devastation to the region. Hundreds have been killed in the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia where millions have been forced to evacuate from their homes. Emergency authorities and governments are under significant strain, with clean-up and relief efforts struggling to cope in the aftermath of typhoons, floods and landslides. Climatologist Fredolin Tangang spoke to The World’s Girish Sawlani about what’s behind the region’s devastating monsoon season. #ABCTheWorld #ABCAsiaPacific
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