Death toll from Southern Thailand floods rises to 33
At least 33 people have died in severe flooding across southern Thailand following several days of torrential rain, the government announced Wednesday in a newly updated toll.
Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat told reporters that fatalities were recorded in seven provinces, caused mainly by sudden flash floods, electrocutions and drownings. He added that water levels are expected to begin receding in the coming days.
On Tuesday, authorities declared a state of emergency in the hard-hit province of Songkhla, as the national meteorological service warned of further rainfall throughout the week.
More than 1,200 residents have been evacuated from their homes since Thursday, according to the government's public relations department.
Local television footage from Hat Yai showed rescue teams transporting stranded residents using boats, jet skis and army trucks as floodwaters continued to rise.
Thailand regularly experiences intense monsoon rains from June to September. Scientists warn that human-driven climate change is increasing both the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, leading to more destructive and deadly flooding.
Experts note that with each additional degree of warming, the atmosphere can hold roughly 7% more moisture, resulting in heavier rainfall and greater hydrological impacts.
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