Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc: 12 Thai provinces under severe floods

Typhoon Yagi is causing havoc in Asia. It has brought heavy rains to Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, the Philippines, and parts of Thailand. This, in turn, has led to severe floods in countries popular with tourists.

According to the Bangkok Post, a dramatic situation prevailed in the northern and northeastern parts of Thailand this past weekend. Floods in recent days have affected 30,073 families in 12 provinces. This includes the provinces of Ang Thong in Wiset Chai Chan district, Ayutthaya in Bang Ban, Chiang Rai Chiang Khong, and Loei in Chiang Khan and Pak Chom.

Chaiwat Chuntirapong, the director-general of Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, admitted that for now, experts do not see much chance of improvement. Rain is still forecast in the region.

Numerous videos showing the scale of the disaster are appearing on social media. Recordings posted on platform X show submerged cars and even buildings collapsing under the force of the water pressing against them. Streets in many places have turned into rushing rivers.

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

Data provided by Chaiwat Chuntirapong, quoted by the Bangkok Post, is terrifying. From 16 August to 15 September, the floods killed as many as 43 people. In total, over 133,000 families in 28 provinces have been affected by the flash floods, with half of them located in the northern part of the country.

It is, however, worth noting that it is currently the rainy season in Thailand and the surrounding countries. It is never an ideal time to travel there. "September and October are the worst times to fly to Thailand. Even if you get a ticket at a good price, you might be stuck in the hotel for a week" wrote @lalahorosz, a traveller and author of Thailand travel guides, in her Instagram story.

Source: Bangkok Post