Record-breaking floods are sweeping across Southeast Asia as Thailand battles its worst rainfall in centuries. Hat Yai, a major commercial city near the Malaysian border, was hit by an astonishing 335mm of rain in a single day—the heaviest downpour recorded in 300 years.
The severe flooding has spread across 10 southern provinces, submerging homes, vehicles, and entire neighborhoods. With at least 33 deaths reported in Thailand, more than 2 million people have been affected—yet only 13,000 have reached official shelters. According to authorities, most residents remain trapped and unreachable due to rising water levels and washed-out roads.
Neighboring countries are also facing devastating impacts.
- Vietnam has recorded 98 deaths in just a week.
- Malaysia has evacuated over 19,000 people.
- Indonesia’s North Sumatra region reported at least 19 deaths, with several victims still buried beneath landslides.
Thailand’s military has taken command of the response, deploying an aircraft carrier, helicopters, high-clearance trucks, and rescue boats. The navy announced that the carrier could even be transformed into a floating hospital if needed. Fourteen naval ships loaded with food, medical supplies, and field kitchens—capable of producing 3,000 hot meals a day—are now mobilizing.
Despite government action and Songkhla province being declared a disaster zone, thousands remain stranded. The Matchima Rescue Center reported receiving overwhelming calls for help, highlighting the scale of the crisis.
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