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Thailand Declares Emergency in Flooded Songkhla as Navy Readies Carrier for Relief

A naval carrier deployment underscores an escalating relief effort following the disaster declaration in Songkhla.

Overview

  • Officials reported at least 13 deaths across four southern provinces and said some areas of Hat Yai saw floodwaters up to 2.5 meters.
  • Authorities say about 1.9 million people have been affected nationwide, with evacuations ongoing and rescue calls surging in Hat Yai.
  • Hat Yai recorded 335 mm of rain in a single day and 630 mm over three days, the heaviest on record according to the Royal Irrigation Department.
  • The Royal Thai Navy is preparing the aircraft carrier Chakri Naruebet and 14 vessels with helicopters, medical teams, supplies and field kitchens.
  • More than 1,000 tourists were stranded in Hat Yai and Malaysia reported about 4,000 of its nationals affected, as a hospital infant ward with around 30 newborns was cut off by floodwaters.