Southeast Asia hit by severe floods – over 250 dead

They also face challenges in accessing certain areas, says police spokesman Ferry Walintukan. ‘Hopefully the weather will calm down so we can send helicopters to the worst-hit areas,’ he told AFP. Southern Thailand is one of the hardest-hit areas, with at least 145 confirmed dead. On Friday, floodwaters decreased somewhat, allowing authorities to gain more control. Most of the fatalities are reported in the Songkhia province. Rapidly rising floodwaters caught residents of Hat Yai city off guard, with water reaching the second-floor ceiling in some areas. Residents had to be rescued by boat. In Malaysia, two people have also lost their lives.