Bangkok, Thailand – Severe flooding that struck southern Thailand in recent days has killed at least 33 people and displaced thousands after torrential rains swept through large areas.
According to Thai authorities, several provinces are still experiencing high water levels. Rescue teams are continuing evacuation operations and searching for the missing, amid warnings that the situation could worsen in the coming hours.
Emergency services in Thailand reported that “exceptional” rainfall caused roads and bridges to collapse. Power and communication networks were disrupted, and thousands of homes and farms were flooded. This prompted the government to declare a state of emergency in some of the worst-affected areas.
Authorities added that the number of displaced people has exceeded several thousand. Emergency shelters have been opened, and food and medical aid is being provided to residents.
The southern provinces, including Narathiwat, Songkhla, and Pattani, are the worst affected by the floods. Cars have been swept away and streets submerged, while rescue teams are attempting to reach isolated areas by boat and helicopter.
Authorities confirmed that civil defense teams are working to reinforce temporary earthen dams to contain the flow of water, as bad weather continues.
The floods were not confined to Thailand; the severe weather also affected neighboring Malaysia. Meteorological agencies predicted heavy rain would continue for several days, with warnings of potential flash floods in northern regions. Malaysian states have already begun reporting rising water levels in several rivers.
