"Severe rainfall caused destructive flooding in southern Thailand, leaving the tourist city of Hat Yai waist-deep underwater and prompting the government to declare a state of emergency in Songkhla province on Tuesday. Officials said at least 13 people have been killed across four flood-hit provinces. How is Thailand responding to the floods? Also on Tuesday, Thailand prepared to deploy a naval flotilla of 14 boats and the aircraft carrier Chakri Naruebet,"
""The fleet is ready to deliver forces and carry out actions as the Royal Navy orders," the navy said in a statement, adding that the carrier could serve as a floating hospital. The national meteorological agency has warned of continued heavy rain and possible flash floods, advising small boats to remain ashore due to expected wave heights above three meters."
"Television footage showed rescue teams in Hat Yai evacuating people using boats, jetskis and military trucks amid high water levels. Some families used inflatable children's pools to move their children to safety. The provincial administration said more than 1,200 people had been rescued from flooded homes, and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced additional boats and trucks to assist evacuation efforts."
Severe rainfall and days of torrential rain have caused destructive flooding across southern Thailand, leaving Hat Yai waist-deep underwater and prompting a state of emergency in Songkhla province. Officials reported at least 13 deaths across four provinces and thousands affected. Thailand prepared a naval flotilla of 14 boats and the aircraft carrier Chakri Naruebet to carry helicopters, medical teams, supplies and field kitchens producing up to 3,000 meals, with the carrier able to serve as a floating hospital. Rescue teams used boats, jetskis and military trucks to evacuate more than 1,200 people. Meteorologists warned of continued heavy rain, flash floods and wave heights above three meters.
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