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Devastating floods in southern Thailand: Governor declares disaster!
Severe flooding in southern Thailand is affecting Phuket and other provinces, with evacuations and rescue operations underway.
Devastating floods in southern Thailand: Governor declares disaster!
Today, people in southern Thailand are battling devastating floods that are contributing to dramatic changes caused by heavy rains. Songkhla Province, hit particularly hard, has already been declared a disaster area. Loud Travelnews The torrential rains raged heavily and claimed at least 13 lives. The floodwaters also caused huge damage in neighboring provinces.
The situation is critical: around 465,000 people in 16 districts of Songkhla are affected, with a high concentration in Hat Yai. The governor has called on residents to evacuate as military rescue workers and other relief workers work tirelessly to rescue trapped residents. Many can only be reached by boat, making rescue work much more difficult. In addition, many households are already running low on food supplies. Adding to the challenges, the floods are also affecting tourist hotspots such as Phuket and Krabi, severely limiting accessibility and safety for travelers.
Extent of flooding
Civil protection is once again faced with a huge task. In Thailand, over 369,000 people in 19 provinces are affected by the consequences of this natural disaster, and the death toll rises to 22, as Thailand tip reported. The national authorities have introduced a financial support horizon of 9,000 baht per affected household in order to relieve the burden on those affected.
The government has already taken action and provided over 790 disaster relief vehicles to assist. The Prime Minister calls for rapid and careful assessments by provincial authorities to ensure the distribution of relief supplies. However, the floods also highlight the weaknesses of Thailand's disaster management system, which is often perceived as inadequate. In addition to climate change, a persistent problem is the lack of efficient coordination between the various authorities responsible for water management and disaster prevention.
Long-term solutions required
The devastating floods are not the first time that Thailand has had to deal with serious natural disasters. In the last two decades, the country has recorded over 2,000 deaths from floods, as TDRI reported. Experts warn that without stronger prevention and sustainable infrastructure, similar disasters will occur in the future. To combat the problem, investments would need to be better targeted at prevention and risk reduction.
Better coordination between national and local authorities could also help increase efficiency in disaster response. The development of long-term strategies and the involvement of universities in research are also central points that should help defuse such crises. Only through a combined effort of preventative measures and solid infrastructure can Thailand truly overcome the challenges caused by climate change and extreme weather events.
In the current situation, attention remains focused on relief measures, while hope is growing that the wetness will soon subside and the situation in the affected regions will ease.