Science and solutions to prevent a repeat of South East Asia’s huge floods

What made flooding in Indonesia and South East Asia so deadly and how to prevent a repeat of it? With close to a thousand people killed across the region, South East Asia’s late-2025 wet weather events were particularly devastating. And scientists say climate change is shaping weather patterns in a way that will likely make future rain and flooding events worse. With a relatively high number of densely populated sinking cities, the region is one of the most flood-prone parts of the world, but there’s no shortage of bold ideas that could offset the problem in the future. Asia Specific host Mariko Oi is joined by the presenters of the BBC Climate Question podcast Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar. Asia Specific brings you essential insights and conversations on the stories shaping the Asia Pacific region - an economic powerhouse, geo-political flashpoint and the birthplace of global cultural trends. Asian perspectives on international issues and in-depth analysis on news from a region that’s home to nearly 2.5 billion people. Whether it is the latest on trade between China and Donald Trump, the rise and fall of political dynasties in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, or South Korea’s K-pop inspired soft power strategy - we unpack what key players are thinking and dive into the stories that matter. Hosted in Singapore by Mariko Oi alongside BBC experts in Beijing, Bangkok, and beyond – listen to new episodes twice a week. Episodes of Asia Specific are also available on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/4iJyeVtGet in touch: [email protected]