Southern Thailand –
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has reported that severe flooding continues to affect nine provinces in southern Thailand, with more than 3.5 million people impacted. Officials are intensifying relief and recovery operations to ensure communities return to normal life as quickly as possible.
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As of November 28, flooding remains in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phatthalung, Satun, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat, spanning 105 districts, 723 sub-districts, and over 5,300 villages. The disaster has disrupted 1.2 million households, underscoring the scale of the crisis.
Provincial Situation
- Surat Thani: Seven districts remain affected, though water levels are receding.
- Nakhon Si Thammarat: Twenty-two districts report rising water levels, with nearly 240,000 households impacted.
- Trang: Nine districts face worsening floods, affecting over 14,000 households.
- Phatthalung: Eleven districts see improving conditions, though nearly 190,000 households remain affected.
- Satun: Seven districts report receding waters, with 29,000 households impacted.
- Songkhla: Sixteen districts, including Hat Yai, continue to struggle, with more than 400,000 households affected.
- Pattani: Twelve districts report easing conditions, though nearly 200,000 households remain impacted.
- Yala: Eight districts face rising water levels, affecting close to 60,000 households.
- Narathiwat: Thirteen districts report worsening floods, impacting over 83,000 households.
Howwever the DDPM did not report the number of death from the flood on Friday (November 28th).
DDPM Director-General Theerapat Kachamat confirmed that the ministry is mobilizing all agencies to provide urgent assistance. Measures include:
- Establishing mobile kitchens directly within communities to ensure food access.
- Coordinating with the Department of Provincial Administration to secure temporary shelter in hotels with functioning water systems.
- Accelerating repairs to damaged water supply networks, particularly in Hat Yai.
- Deploying machinery and volunteer forces to clean affected areas and restore public infrastructure.
Authorities emphasized that immediate priorities are safeguarding public welfare, restoring essential services, and supporting livelihoods in areas where floodwaters are receding. The integrated response reflects Thailand’s commitment to rapid recovery while preparing for long-term resilience against recurring disasters.
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