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Southern Thailand Floods: At Least 33 Dead, Millions Affected as Residents Stranded on Rooftops

Severe floods in southern Thailand have killed at least 33 people and affected roughly 1 million households (over 2.7 million people) across 12 provinces. Officials declared a state of emergency for Songkhla province, where Hat Yai has been among the hardest hit. Dozens of critical patients were airlifted, thousands were rescued by boat from rooftops, and military assets are being used to coordinate relief. Authorities warn additional heavy rain and flash floods remain possible.

02:40 PM, 11/26/2025Environment
Southern Thailand Floods: At Least 33 Dead, Millions Affected as Residents Stranded on Rooftops

Severe flooding across southern Thailand has killed at least 33 people and disrupted life for millions after days of heavy rain that swamped towns, roads and homes.

Scale of the disaster

Officials say roughly 1 million households — more than 2.7 million people — across 12 southern provinces have been affected. While accumulated rainfall began to ease on Wednesday, the Meteorological Department warned that heavy showers and flash flooding could continue in the region.

Hardest-hit areas and response

A state of emergency was declared for Songkhla province, which includes the region's largest city, Hat Yai, as authorities described the flooding as unusually severe. In Hat Yai, streets are impassable and low-rise buildings and vehicles sit nearly submerged; thousands of residents have been forced to shelter on upper floors and rooftops.

Rescue teams in flat-bottom boats have been reaching stranded residents and delivering food and supplies. Drone footage showed a family of five being rescued from a nearly submerged rooftop after emergency crews spotted them and loaded them into a lifeboat.

Hospitals and evacuations

Authorities warned that Hat Yai Hospital faces a particularly critical situation as rising water threatens the facility's power supply. Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat said about 50 patients requiring intubation were airlifted by army helicopters to other hospitals, and roughly 600 additional patients and hospital staff are likely to be evacuated. The Public Health Ministry will also deploy a mental health team to support medical personnel and affected residents coping with stress.

Logistics and relief coordination

To support relief operations, the navy's aircraft carrier HTMS Chakri Naruebet sailed to serve as an offshore command center, while Don Mueang air force base in Bangkok is being used as a staging area for airlifting supplies to affected communities. Military and local rescue teams are prioritizing evacuations and aid delivery to isolated areas.

The situation remains fluid. Authorities urged people in affected areas to follow evacuation orders and official safety guidance as they prepare for the possibility of more heavy rain and flash floods.

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