Cars and houses are submerged in floodwaters in the Songkhla province of southern Thailand, Nov. 26, 2025
Southern Thailand is beginning to uncover the scale of devastation left behind by severe flooding, as receding waters expose damaged homes, wrecked infrastructure, and heartbreaking loss. Officials confirmed on Friday that the death toll from Thailand floods has climbed to 145, with most casualties reported in Songkhla province.
Flooding Crisis Affects Millions
According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, the Thailand floods impacted more than 1.2 million households and 3.6 million people across 12 southern provinces. Continuous heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding, cutting off communities and inundating towns for days.
Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat announced in Bangkok that deaths were recorded in eight provinces. Songkhla, particularly the city of Hat Yai, suffered the highest fatalities with at least 110 deaths confirmed.
Rising Death Toll as Water Recedes
Officials said rescue and recovery efforts have improved as waters slowly recede. Rescuers are now able to enter areas once submerged under deep floodwaters. This increased access has led to a sharp rise in recovered bodies, especially in Songkhla’s hardest-hit neighborhoods.
Heartbreaking scenes emerged from Hat Yai, where rescuers found victims in homes, vehicles, and isolated pockets of the city that had been unreachable for days.
Severe Damage Across Southern Provinces
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported that water levels have dropped in most affected areas but remain dangerously high in several low-lying locations.
Even though rainfall has eased, the Meteorological Department warned of possible thunderstorms that could delay recovery.
The floods caused massive disruption across southern Thailand. Streets became rivers. Homes were submerged up to their windows. Thousands of people were stranded as roads turned impassable and power lines collapsed.
Shocking Scenes of Destruction
Images and videos from Friday show the true scale of damage left by the Thailand floods. Roads have cracked or washed away. Electrical poles lay toppled across villages. Household appliances, broken furniture, and debris were seen piled along the streets.
Cars were found overturned or stacked on top of one another, carried by strong currents that ripped through neighborhoods. Many low-rise buildings remain waterlogged and filled with mud.
Residents who returned to their homes described the scenes as “unrecognizable” and “heartbreaking.”
Rescue Efforts Continue Amid Challenges
Authorities have intensified rescue and relief operations as more villages become accessible. Emergency teams are distributing food, drinking water, and medical supplies to families who lost everything.
“We are seeing more success now that the water is receding,” Siripong said. However, he emphasized that many areas still require urgent attention and cleanup.
Local officials added that recovery could take weeks as they continue searching for missing persons, repairing damaged roads, and restoring essential services.
A Region in Recovery
The Thailand floods have left long-lasting scars across the south. Many communities face the daunting task of rebuilding homes and businesses. As waters recede, officials expect the damage assessment to grow, revealing the full extent of destruction.
With millions affected and 145 lives lost, the disaster stands as one of the most tragic flooding events in recent years. The government continues to monitor weather patterns closely as recovery and cleanup operations push forward.
