Southern Thailand is battling apocalyptic flooding described as the worst in three centuries, with rescue teams working around the clock to reach stranded residents. Torrential rains since November 22 have transformed streets into raging rivers across Songkhla Province, particularly hitting the popular tourist city Hat Yai.
🔴 Key updates: – Over 2.7 million people affected – 33 confirmed fatalities – State of emergency declared November 25 – Military deployed for mass evacuations
📱 Social media shows dramatic scenes of families being airlifted from rooftops while floodwaters sweep cars downstream. The Thai Meteorological Department warns more rain is expected through December 3.
🌏 Global response: The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has offered assistance, while neighboring Malaysia sent emergency supplies. Tourism operators report mass cancellations during what should be peak travel season.
💬 Local resident Naree Tiansuthep told us: 'It happened so fast – our first-floor furniture became floating hazards within hours. We’ve never seen anything like this.'
