Parts of Thailand are battling record floods, which have killed at least 33 people and prompted authorities to deploy military ships and helicopters to support relief efforts. The deluge has hit 10 provinces across the country's south over the past week, with the city of Hat Yai, a business hub bordering Malaysia, recording its heaviest rainfall in 300 years - 335mm in a single day. Photos show vehicles and houses submerged in the city, while desperate residents await rescue on their rooftops. Relentless rains have also ravaged neighboring countries. In Vietnam, the death toll has risen to 98 in a week, while in Malaysia, more than 19,000 people have been forced from their homes. In Indonesia, at least 19 people have been killed, and at least seven others remained buried under landslides. More than 2 million people in Thailand have been affected but just 13,000 have been moved to shelters. The Thai military is preparing to dispatch an aircraft carrier and a flotilla of 14 boats loaded with relief supplies alongside medical teams that can convert the carrier into a floating hospital if required. People are stranded, with many posting urgent calls for help on social media. In Malaysia, evacuation centers have been set up, and rescue teams are actively evacuating residents in areas cut off by rising waters.
Severe Flooding in Thailand: A Once-in-300-Year Downpour
Severe Flooding in Thailand: A Once-in-300-Year Downpour
Record rainfall causes widespread devastation in Thailand and neighboring Southeast Asian countries, with tragic loss of life and extensive rescue efforts underway.
Thailand is experiencing catastrophic flooding after its south region was hit by the heaviest rainfall in 300 years, killing at least 33 people. The city of Hat Yai recorded an astonishing 335mm of rain in a single day. Rescue operations are in full swing, with military ships and helicopters deployed to assist stranded residents. Emergency relief efforts are also underway in neighboring Vietnam and Malaysia, where thousands have been evacuated as heavy seasonal rains continue to affect the region.
