Bangkok:
At least 12 people have lost their lives as a result of the severe floods that have hit southern Thailand and northern Malaysia, marking the worst flooding in decades. Tens of thousands of individuals have been evacuated as water levels continue to rise over the past three days.
In southern Thailand, approximately 534,000 households have been affected by the floods. The death toll has risen to nine, up from four reported on Friday. This has led to the establishment of 200 temporary shelters in the affected areas, as confirmed by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
The Chana district in Songkhla province has experienced its worst floods in 50 years, with distressing video footage showing individuals being rescued from their inundated homes by trucks. Additionally, a separate video shows rescuers in Sateng Nok District of Yala province saving a baby from a flooded home on Saturday.
Neighboring Malaysia has also been significantly impacted, with nearly 139,000 individuals affected across nine states. Three fatalities have been reported since Friday by the National Disaster Command Centre.
The Meteorological Department of Thailand has issued warnings of more heavy rain in southern Thailand on Saturday, potentially leading to additional flash floods in the affected areas.
In November, the Philippines endured the onslaught of six typhoons within a month, resulting in widespread devastation.
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