Flood in Thailand

Heavy rainfall between 19–23 November caused severe flooding across southern Thailand, affecting 16 districts and 100 subdistricts. Hat Yai recorded 635 mm of rain in just three days, prompting authorities to declare Hat Yai and surrounding districts as “red zones” due to the scale of the disaster and the urgent need for evacuations.

Hat Yai, a major tourist hub, was submerged, leaving thousands of residents and tourists stranded. Roads were cut off, electricity was shut down in some neighborhoods, and internet and water services were disrupted.

More than 465,000 people across 637 villages were affected, with over 235 already evacuated. Residents were forced to wade through waist-deep floods, while the main tourist town remained inundated after days of heavy rain. At least 13 people died in the region. More than 1,000 travelers were stranded in hotels and at Hat Yai airport, with authorities deploying boats and trucks to assist evacuation efforts.

The government declared a state of emergency in Songkhla and mobilized disaster relief teams. The military supported rescue operations with boats, jet skis, and trucks to reach affected residents.

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Sentinel Asia: Heavy Rains Flood in Southern Thailand