Death toll from flooding in southern Thailand reaches at least 145

"The total deaths across the southern provinces is 145, with Songkhla accounting for 110, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat told a news conference on Friday, updating earlier figures. He said search and rescue efforts have become more successful as floodwaters started to recede further. News reports showed rescuers gained more access to residential areas that had previously been submerged under high water, and recovered more bodies, particularly in Hat Yai, the largest city in the south."

"The flooding caused severe disruption, leaving thousands of people stranded, rendering streets impassable and submerging low-rise buildings and vehicles. The Meteorological Department said rainfall has decreased in the south but warned of thunderstorms in some areas. Videos and photos from the affected areas on Friday show damaged roads, fallen power poles, household appliances and debris washed away by floodwaters piled along the streets. Abandoned cars were overturned or stacked atop one another, apparently swept away by powerful currents."

Southern Thailand experienced devastating flooding that has killed 145 people, with Songkhla province accounting for 110 deaths. The Hat Yai district was particularly hard hit, and search and rescue teams have recovered more bodies as floodwaters receded. Thousands of people were stranded, streets became impassable, and low-rise buildings and vehicles were submerged. Rainfall has decreased in the south, but meteorological authorities warned of thunderstorms in some areas. Videos and photos show damaged roads, fallen power poles, washed-away household appliances and debris, and abandoned cars overturned or stacked after being swept away by powerful currents.

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