Typhoon Yagi unleashes devastation across Southeast Asia

Asian countries, including the northern and northeastern parts of Thailand, are grappling with a tough situation. Recent floods have affected over 30,000 families across 12 provinces in the country.

Typhoon Yagi is raging across Asia. It has caused heavy rains in Laos, Vietnam, Burma, the Philippines, and parts of Thailand. This has led to severe flooding in popular tourist destinations.

According to the Bangkok Post, a dramatic situation prevailed in northern and northeastern Thailand over the past weekend. The recent floods have affected 30,073 families in 12 provinces. These include the provinces of Ang Thong in Wiset Chai Chan district, Ayutthaya in Bang Ban, Chiang Rai in Chiang Khong, and Loei in Chiang Khan and Pak Chom.

Chaiwat Chuntirapong, the Director-General of the Thai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, admitted that so far experts see little chance for improvement in the situation. Rainfall is still forecasted for the region.

Numerous videos showcasing the scale of the disaster are appearing on social media. Videos posted on platform X show submerged cars and even buildings collapsing under the pressure of the water. Streets in many places have turned into raging rivers.

On the Instagram profile @phuketinsta, you can see a video where men rescue a small kitten, helpless against the element.

Data provided by Chaiwat Chuntirapong, cited by the Bangkok Post, is alarming. From August 16 to September 15, floods have killed as many as 43 people. In total, more than 133,000 families in 28 provinces, half of which are in the northern part of the country, have been affected by the effects of the flash floods.

It is worth remembering, however, that Thailand and the surrounding countries are currently in the rainy season. Therefore, it may not be the best time to travel. "September and October are the worst times to come to Thailand. Even if you buy a ticket at a good price, you might not leave the hotel for a week," wrote @lalahorosz, a traveller and guidebook author for Thailand, in her Instagram story.

Source: Bangkok Post