Severe flooding in southern Thailand's Songkhla province has raised the death toll to 55, officials confirmed on Thursday. The province has suffered widespread disruption as recovery operations intensify.
At a Thursday press briefing, government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat shared data from Songklanagarind Hospital: out of 85 total fatalities recorded in the province, 55 were directly caused by floodwaters, while 30 occurred during the crisis due to other reasons.
Teams are now focusing on search and relief across affected districts. Local authorities expect the toll to rise as they reach isolated communities. Rescue workers and volunteers are collaborating to clear roads and provide emergency supplies 🚑🏘️.
For the latest updates, residents and travelers are advised to follow official channels and stay tuned to local news. Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this devastating event ❤️🌧️.
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Flood death toll in southern Thailand's Songkhla province rises to 55
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