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.