Thailand floods: Giant snake spotted as Hat Yai sees worst rainfall in 300 years | Watch

'Once in 300 years' rain hits Thai city as floods ravage South East Asia

Parts of southern Thailand are grappling with record floods that have killed at least 33 people, prompting authorities to deploy military ships and helicopters for relief operations.

Locals believe the swelling floodwaters pushed the snake from its habitat and into nearby neighbourhoods. The unexpected encounter has added to residents’ fears, as evacuations continue across multiple provinces hit by the unceasing rains.
 

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Photos show vehicles and homes submerged, with residents stranded on rooftops awaiting rescue. More than two million people across Thailand have been impacted, though only 13,000 have been relocated to shelters.

Neighboring countries are also facing severe weather: Vietnam has reported 98 deaths over the past week, Malaysia has displaced over 19,000 people, and Indonesia’s North Sumatra has seen at least 19 fatalities, with seven people still buried under landslides.

The Thai military, overseeing the crisis, announced plans to dispatch the aircraft carrier Chakri Naruebet along with 14 boats loaded with relief supplies, field kitchens capable of delivering 3,000 meals daily, and medical teams who could convert the carrier into a floating hospital if needed.

Boats, high-clearance trucks, and jet skis have been deployed to evacuate residents, particularly in Songkhla province, where the cabinet declared a disaster zone, releasing funds for relief.

The Matchima Rescue Center reported being inundated with thousands of calls in three days from people seeking evacuation. In Hat Yai, floodwaters reached up to 2.5 meters, submerging homes and streets.

Hat Yai Hospital staff are caring for 30 newborns stranded in the infant ward as parents cannot reach the facility due to rising waters. Nurse Fasiya Fatonni said, “The hospital must take care of them,” adding that parents are “worried but they can’t get here, the water is rising and all transportation is cut off.”

Thailand’s meteorological agency has warned of continued heavy rain and potential flash floods, urging small boats to remain ashore as waves may exceed three meters. The unprecedented flooding is being described as a “once in 300 years” event, highlighting the severity of the crisis.