Southeast Asia Floods: Record Rainfall Kills 33, Affects 2 Million People
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Record-breaking floods in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, have killed at least 33 people and affected 2 million, with the city of Hat Yai experiencing 'once in 300 years' rainfall. Military ships and helicopters have been deployed for relief efforts, but many areas remain cut off from help. The catastrophic flooding has forced thousands to evacuate across multiple provinces in southern Thailand.
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Parts of Thailand are battling record floods, which have killed at least 33 people and prompted authorities to deploy military ships and helicopters to support relief efforts.
The deluge has hit 10 provinces across the country's south over the past week, with the city of Hat Yai, a business hub bordering Malaysia, among the worst affected.
The deadly floods have affected 2 million people, the majority of whom are still cut off from help.
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