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A “once in 300-year” rain has wreaked havoc in the southern part of Thailand, bringing floodwaters over eight feet high and killing at least 33 people. In response to the flood, the Thai government deployed military ships and helicopters to support relief efforts.&nbsp;According to a report by the BBC, the sudden rain has affected 10 provinces across the country's south over the past week, including the city of Hat Yai, a business hub bordering Malaysia. The region is experiencing 335mm in a single day, marking it as the heaviest rainfall in 300 years.&nbsp;Several footage of the flood surfaced on social media showing people evacuating the affected region using boats. In another clip, people were seen climbing a lamp pole to cross the flooded streets, which were flooded by heavy rain, reaching a depth of water of around 3 meters. In addition, several homes were also seen submerged, and in some other parts of the region, due to partially flooded street vehicles were also submerged and floating in the flood.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">It’s a very serious situation, as floodwaters in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province, Thailand have surged to 1.5–3 meters, forcing authorities to evacuate both residents and tourists. <a href="https://t.co/bYNpAeEpqB">pic.twitter.com/bYNpAeEpqB</a>&mdash; Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) <a href="https://twitter.com/WeatherMonitors/status/1993265408665673950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Homes, roads and lives devastated: Drone captures the shocking scale of destruction in Thailand&#39;s Hat Yai after once-in-300-year storm <a href="https://t.co/e4VsyOGOm7">pic.twitter.com/e4VsyOGOm7</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1993593789727097155?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

According to a report in CNN, flooding continues across nine provinces in southern Thailand as of Monday, impacting over 127,000 households, local officials said. Some areas have logged nearly 400 millimetres (15.7 inches) of rain, worsened by rising river levels and sudden flash floods.&nbsp;Another video surfaced on the social media platform X also shows a large snake wading through the flooded streets of Hat Yai city in Thailand.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Large snake spotted in the floodwater in Hat Yai, Thailand. As if the flooding isn&#39;t bad enough 😭<a href="https://t.co/IOwKlpHIK0">pic.twitter.com/IOwKlpHIK0</a>&mdash; Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) <a href="https://twitter.com/volcaholic1/status/1993325000464462046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Heavy rain affects neighbouring countries of Thailand</h3>The irrigation department said it is coordinating with government agencies and local authorities to manage the crisis, deploying supply trucks and helping evacuate residents in vulnerable zones. Officials are also racing to drain the water, using dozens of pumps and propellers to push excess floodwater into Songkhla Lake and the Gulf of Thailand along the eastern coast.&nbsp;Meanwhile, incessant rains have also wreaked havoc in the neighbouring countries of Thailand. In Vietnam, the death toll has spiked to 98 in a week, while in Malaysia, over 19,000 people have been forced to evacuate from their homes.&nbsp;Additionally, at least 19 people lost their lives in Indonesia, and at least seven others remained buried under landslides in North Sumatra, as per the data revealed by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency.

The heavy rain has affected 10 provinces across the country's south over the past week, including the city of Hat Yai, a business hub bordering Malaysia. The region is experiencing 335mm in a single day, marking it as the heaviest rainfall in 300 years.

A “once in 300-year” rain has wreaked havoc in the southern part of Thailand, bringing floodwaters over eight feet high and killing at least 33 people. In response to the flood, the Thai government deployed military ships and helicopters to support relief efforts. According to a report by the BBC, the sudden rain has affected 10 provinces across the country's south over the past week, including the city of Hat Yai, a business hub bordering Malaysia. The region is experiencing 335mm in a single day, marking it as the heaviest rainfall in 300 years. Several footage of the flood surfaced on social media showing people evacuating the affected region using boats. In another clip, people were seen climbing a lamp pole to cross the flooded streets, which were flooded by heavy rain, reaching a depth of water of around 3 meters. In addition, several homes were also seen submerged, and in some other parts of the region, due to partially flooded street vehicles were also submerged and floating in the flood.

The heavy rain has affected 10 provinces across the country's south over the past week, including the city of Hat Yai, a business hub bordering Malaysia. The region is experiencing 335mm in a single day, marking it as the heaviest rainfall in 300 years.

WATCH: People climb lamp poles, snakes slither as 'once in 300 year' rains flood Thailand province; Death toll climbs to 33

Several routes on national highways remained blocked on Sunday (Nov 23) due to flooding or landslides, the government said. Some railway sections remained non-operational.

Severe flooding devastates Vietnam: At least 90 killed, 12 missing

Vietnam: At least seven people have died after multiple landslides struck Vietnam’s central highlands, triggered by heavy rain. Rescue teams continue to search for one person still missing. 

Vietnam: Rains Cause Devastating Landslides, Kill Several in Vietnam

Thousands of children in northern Vietnam will struggle to return to school after flash floods and landslides damaged homes, destroyed crops and cut off several communities in the region, a charity warned Tuesday.

The country's north suffered through an extremely wet summer, with mountainous areas in the northwest particularly badly hit by heavy downpours and flash floods since early July.

Nearly 29,000 houses have been damaged and 90,000 hectares of crops destroyed, Vietnam's General Statistic Office said late last month.

In Son La province, about 1.3 million people have been affected, according to Save the Children, who said floods had left the countryside strewn with broken bridges and heavily damaged roads.

Eleven people have died in the area, and around 2,670 houses and 29 school buildings were damaged, according to Vietnam's disaster officials.

Save the Children said 4,500 children would face "safety challenges" as they try to return to school at the beginning of September.

"The recovery will take many months and without immediate intervention, these children could face numerous dangers," Le Thi Thanh Huong, Country Director of Save the Children Vietnam, said in a statement.

According to the charity, Ha Cong Minh, the principal of a school in Son La province, said "the road to school is very rough with landslides and broken bridges making it hard to travel. Children must cross streams to get to school."

Floods caused around $85 million in damages in the first seven months of the year, double the figure of last year, according to Vietnam's General Statistic Office.

Ninety-one people were killed or reported missing due to adverse weather during that period, it said.

Between June and November, Vietnam is often struck by downpours, triggering flooding and landslides.

Scientists have warned that extreme weather events globally are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change.

Thousands of children in northern Vietnam will struggle to return to school after flash floods and landslides damaged homes, destroyed crops and cut off several communities in the region, a charity warned Tuesday.

Thousands of children in northern Vietnam will struggle to return to school after flash floods and landslides damaged homes, destroyed crops and cut off several communities in the region, a charity warned Tuesday. The country's north suffered through an extremely wet summer, with mountainous areas in the northwest particularly badly hit by heavy downpours and flash floods since early July. Nearly 29,000 houses have been damaged and 90,000 hectares of crops destroyed, Vietnam's General Statistic Office said late last month. In Son La province, about 1.3 million people have been affected, according to Save the Children, who said floods had left the countryside strewn with broken bridges and heavily damaged roads. Eleven people have died in the area, and around 2,670 houses and 29 school buildings were damaged, according to Vietnam's disaster officials. Save the Children said 4,500 children would face "safety challenges" as they try to return to school at the beginning of September. "The recovery will take many months and without immediate intervention, these children could face numerous dangers," Le Thi Thanh Huong, Country Director of Save the Children Vietnam, said in a statement. According to the charity, Ha Cong Minh, the principal of a school in Son La province, said "the road to school is very rough with landslides and broken bridges making it hard to travel. Children must cross streams to get to school." Floods caused around $85 million in damages in the first seven months of the year, double the figure of last year, according to Vietnam's General Statistic Office. Ninety-one people were killed or reported missing due to adverse weather during that period, it said. Between June and November, Vietnam is often struck by downpours, triggering flooding and landslides. Scientists have warned that extreme weather events globally are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change.

Vietnam flood crisis leaves thousands of children out of school

Severe floods lashed several parts of Vietnam on Wednesday. as per local media reports, residents in the affected region were stranded for hours without food, drinking water and electricity.

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People climb poles, snakes slither as 'once in 300 year' rains flood Thailand

Severe flooding devastates Vietnam: At least 90 killed, 12 missing

Vietnam: Rains Cause Devastating Landslides, Kill Several in Vietnam

Vietnam flood crisis leaves thousands of children out of school

Floods leave residents stuck without food, water & electricity