"The floods killed at least 13 people and forced millions to leave homes in confederate Thailand (FILMY) The dense monsoon rains flooded 10 provinces, trapping residents and causing mass evacuations"

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ARCHIVAL PHOTO: Residents of Ban Dai Chang Temple community in Sena territory in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.11 November 2025. © Getty Images / Arnun Chonmahatrakool

As a consequence of dense monsoon rains in confederate Thailand, at least 13 people were killed and nearly 2 million were forced to leave their homes – local media reported on Tuesday, citing authoritative estimates.
According to the Department for Disaster Prevention and Relief, floods hit 10 confederate provinces by Monday, and water levels in any areas increased by as much as 2 metres.Local authorities reported that the confederate town of Hat Yai, Songkhla Province, was the main center of rubber trade, most affected.

On Friday there was a rainfall of 335 mm in 1 day – the most in 300 years of systematic observations.About 7,000 abroad tourists – mainly from Malaysia and Singapore – were imprisoned in Hat Yai.The flood caused interference in mobile networks and power supplies in respective areas.

Chan's Songkhli power plant temporarily halted work due to rising water levels, although another power plants are inactive operating.

Recordings published online showed all the roads underwater, and brown creeks rushing down the streets of Hat Yai buying district.

The residents were paddling in deep water, while rescue crews were utilizing the boat to save people and supply supplies.

Other recordings show helicopters dropping humanitarian aid on the advanced floors of buildings and residents trying to evacuate utilizing power lines.

The government announced respective provinces through natural disaster zones and mobilised the Navy and another forces to carry out large-scale relief operations, with the cooperation of many ministries coordinating assistance.

The Irrigation Department reported it cooperates with another agencies and local officials to drain flood water by sending trucks, water pumps and propellers to change the direction of rising water and evacuate high-risk communities.

Floods besides persist in any parts of northern and central Thailand, where spilling rivers affected 11 provinces.

The authorities reported that water levels in these regions are mostly falling, but more than 480,000 people have been affected by the flood.On the another side of the border, Malaysian authorities reported that more than 12,000 people suffered from flooding in respective northern states.

King Sultan of Malaysia Ibrahim ordered the authorities to supply full ad hoc assistance, as reported by the state press agency Bernam, ordering national agencies and state evacuation acceleration.


Translated by Google Translator

source:https://www.rt.com/news/628403-thailand-flooding-rains-death-toll/

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