Southern Thailand Suffers Heaviest Rainfall in 300 Years, Causing Widespread Flooding and Fatalities
FRANCE 24 EnglishDecember 5, 20251 min23,517 views
10 connectionsΒ·17 entities in this videoβDevastating Flooding in Southern Thailand
- π§οΈ Southern Thailand has experienced its heaviest rainfall in 300 years, leading to widespread and severe flooding.
- β οΈ A state of emergency has been declared in Songkhla province, with over 1,200 residents evacuated from affected areas.
- π― The business hub near the Malaysian border recorded 335 mm of rain in a single day.
Impact and Casualties
- π The death toll has risen to 33 across seven provinces, attributed to flash floods, electrocution, and drowning.
- π Floodwaters in some areas reached up to 2.5 meters high, forcing residents to navigate dangerous conditions.
- β‘ A concerning video showed young boys climbing across power lines suspended just centimeters above the floodwaters.
Response and Affected Population
- π The military has been deployed to assist with the crisis, preparing to send 14 boats carrying aid and supplies.
- π An aircraft carrier and helicopters were dispatched to evacuate critically ill patients from a marooned hospital.
- π In total, nine provinces and nearly 2 million people have been affected by the floods in Thailand's south.
- π Neighboring Malaysia has also endured relentless rains, with approximately 45,000 people evacuated across both countries.
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