Over the last few days tropical cyclones have combined with heavy monsoon rains across South Asia with devastating results.
There has been severe flooding - and mudslides - across Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand.
The death toll has risen to over 1,100 across the region, with many more displaced.
Aotearoa based non-profit TearFund is active in Sri Lanka and Chief Executive Ian McInnes joins Jesse to discuss the situation.
Selina and Tearfund CEO Ian McInnes Photo: Supplied