The devastating floods in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia have caused widespread destruction, with the death toll reaching at least 19 as of Monday. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated due to rising water levels over the past few days.
In southern Thailand, nearly 640,000 households have been affected, with the death toll rising to 12. Many have been forced into temporary shelters, with over 200 such shelters set up across the affected areas. The Chana district in Songkhla province has experienced the worst floods in 50 years, with harrowing video footage showing people being evacuated by trucks from homes submerged in floodwaters. In Yala province, rescuers were seen carrying a child and a baby to safety from homes hit by the floods.
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Meanwhile, in Malaysia, the floods have impacted approximately 139,000 people across nine states, with three reported deaths since Friday. The National Disaster Command Centre is actively coordinating rescue efforts.
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned of more heavy rainfall and flash floods in the coming days, exacerbating the already dire situation. This crisis follows a particularly devastating month for Southeast Asia, with the Philippines also reeling from the impact of six typhoons in November, which caused widespread destruction. The floods in both Thailand and Malaysia highlight the severe weather patterns affecting the region.
