Floods kill dozens, displace thousands in southern Thailand

According to officials, there have been 33 fatalities from days of widespread flooding in southern Thailand, leaving more than 10,000 people displaced.

With torrential rains sweeping over Hat Yai since late last week, the Thai government has declared a state of emergency in southern Songkhla province on Tuesday.

In Hat Yai, murky brown floodwater was pictured in an image released on Wednesday that was published by international news organizations.

According to spokesman for the Thai government, “33 people have died in seven provinces, including victims of flash floods, electrocution, and drowning,” according to a spokesman. He continued, “The south’s water level is anticipated to decrease.”

Residents and visitors have been stranded in their homes and hotels as a result of the flooding that began last week, with rescuers using boats, jet skis, and military trucks to transport them to safety.

According to the army, the military has deployed an aircraft carrier and mobilized helicopters to transport patients to nearby hospitals.

Since last week, more than 10,000 people have been forced out of their homes in Songkhla, according to the provincial’s public relations department.

Campuses at universities have been transformed into displaced person shelters.

The Songkhla provincial administration announced on Wednesday that it had established food distribution centers capable of distributing up to 20 000 food boxes to flood victims every day.

Experts claim that Thailand regularly experiences heavy rainfall between June and September, making the conditions more unpredictable.