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Historic Monsoon floods submerge parts of Thailand, Malaysia

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Monsoon flooding has killed dozens and displaced thousands in Malaysia and Thailand. The Thai military has joined the rescue operation as rescue efforts are being hampered by damaged roads and bridges.

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  • Entire areas of Hat Yai in southern Thailand are submerged due to severe flooding.
  • Floodwaters have risen as high as two metres, forcing rescues via rooftops. 8s
  • The region experienced the largest single-day rainfall in over 300 years, causing widespread destruction. 18s
  • Multiple provinces in Thailand and Malaysia have been affected, with rising displacement and death tolls. 28s
  • Over two million people are affected, and emergency response is complicated by closed highways and bridges. 49s
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