Hat Yai, SongKhla –
Heartbreaking scenes are unfolding in Hat Yai as the southern city battles catastrophic flooding. With water levels rising rapidly, thousands of residents remain trapped in their homes, their desperate cries for help echoing through inundated streets. Rescue teams, overwhelmed and under-resourced, are struggling to respond to the sheer scale of the disaster.
In one widely shared video this week, a volunteer rescuer broke down in tears as victims shouted for assistance from every direction. “We don’t have enough resources. We don’t know who to help anymore. Everyone wants to escape their homes. Everyone is going to die,” the rescuer sobbed, capturing the raw desperation of the moment.
Emergency crews report severe shortages of boats, manpower, and equipment. Calls for evacuation are coming simultaneously from multiple neighborhoods, leaving rescuers unable to reach everyone in time. Emotional distress among volunteers highlights the human toll of disaster response, as many admit they are physically and emotionally exhausted.
Families with children and the elderly are among the most vulnerable, many stranded on rooftops or upper floors. Residents describe shouting themselves hoarse in hopes of attracting attention from passing rescue boats. For those still waiting, the fear of being left behind has become unbearable.
Local authorities have urged national agencies and community networks to step in with reinforcements. Relief groups are calling for coordinated action, additional rescue boats, and immediate aid supplies. The disaster has exposed the limits of Hat Yai’s emergency response capacity, underscoring the need for stronger national support.
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