US EditionFlooding death toll in southern Thailand rises to more than 80 as water levels fall
Over 3 million people in southern Thailand face severe flooding, with more than 80 deaths reported and emergency efforts underway amid record rainfall.
- On Thursday, Thai authorities said the death toll rose to over 80 as water levels began to fall, with most fatalities reported in Songkhla province and some streets clearing in Hat Yai.
- The government declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, November 25, in southern Songkhla province and put the military in charge, with Hat Yai recording 335 mm of rain.
- The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported about 1 million households and over 2.7 million people impacted, with about 50 intubated patients evacuated from Hat Yai Hospital.
- The military flew in supplies and the HTMS Chakri Naruebet carried medical teams and field kitchens capable of 3,000 meals daily, while Songkhla set up food centers for 20,000 boxes a day.
- Scientists warn that human-induced climate change likely intensified the storms, while floods could cut Thailand's rubber output by about 10,300 tons and 70 per cent of bank branches were closed in the worst-affected provinces.
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BANKOK, Thailand (AP) — The death toll from severe flooding in southern Thailand rose to more than 80 people as waters began to recede Thursday, officials said.
By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI BANKOK, Thailand (AP) — The number of people killed by severe floods in southern Thailand rose to more than 80 people, once the waters began to recede on Thursday, authorities reported. Approximately one million homes and more than three million people have been affected by flooding caused by torrential rains in 12 southern provinces, said Thursday the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Floods, which began …
Heavy rains hit southern Thailand, causing material destruction and fatal casualties.The shocking images of people who turned to the cables in their neighborhood to stay out of the water.
Flooding death toll in southern Thailand rises to more than 80 as water levels fall
The death toll from severe flooding in southern Thailand has climbed to more than 80 people. Officials said Thursday the floodwaters have started to subside and are expected to recede below river banks in every impacted area by Thursday evening.…
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