Thailand, flooding
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The region is hit by some of the worst floods in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand killed at least 33 people and displaced and stranded tens of thousands more amid record-setting rainfall in parts of the country. The deluge is the latest in a string of deadly weather across Southeast Asia, prompting evacuations in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday declared a state of emergency for Songkhla province, which includes southern Thailand’s biggest city, Hat Yai, citing the “unprecedented severity” of the flooding that has caused widespread damage.
Cyclonic Storm Ditwah hit Southeast Asia, killing hundreds of people, as numerous others remain missing. Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia are among the affected areas.
More than 2.7 million people in southern Thailand have been affected by recent flooding, which has claimed at least 55 lives, according to local news.Footage here from the Public Relations Officer of Songkhla Province shows the flooding in Khao Rup Chang.
Southern Thailand's devastating floods have claimed at least 145 lives, with Songkhla province bearing the brunt with 110 fatalities. As waters recede, authorities are recovering more bodies, revealing the full extent of the disaster affecting over 1.
The death toll from flooding and landslides in Thailand climbed steeply on Friday, heaping misery on a country struggling with a deep economic slump and triggering criticism of the nation’s roughly 10-week-old government.
As a result, Cambodia will only participate in 13 sports: swimming, athletics, esports, fencing, gymnastics, jujitsu, kickboxing, taekwondo, equestrian, jetski, triathlon, teqball, and volleyball. They cited security and athlete safety as the basis for their decision.