Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for at least 400 people who have been reported missing, many believed to be buried under landslides, after cyclonic rains caused disastrous flooding nearly a week ago.
The death toll on the island of Sumatra has risen to more than 440, the government says.
Aid has been sent into affected areas by air and by sea, but some villages have yet to receive anything, and there are reports of people stealing food and water to survive.
Some foreign aid has arrived, with Malaysia sending medical supplies to Aceh, one of the worst-hit provinces.
Millions have been affected by heavy rains across South-East Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines.
An exceptionally rare tropical storm, named Cyclone Senyar, caused catastrophic landslides and flooding in Indonesia, with homes swept away and thousands of buildings submerged.
People are missing in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra, the National Disaster Management Agency said.
There are two cities that require full attention due to being isolated, namely Central Tapanuli and Sibolga, agency head Suharyanto was quoted as saying by AFP news agency.
In Sungai Nyalo village, about 100km (62 miles) from West Sumatra's capital Padang, floodwaters had mostly receded, leaving homes, vehicles and crops coated in thick grey mud, but the authorities had not yet begun clearing roads.
Police spokesperson Ferry Walintukan reported incidents of looting and attributed it to the dire conditions, stating many residents were left anxious about food shortages.
Amidst the challenges, tech billionaire Elon Musk is stepping in by providing free Starlink services to support communications in the affected areas.
As the situation unfolds, the need for urgent aid and restoration becomes increasingly apparent, with communities bracing for recovery.
