Thailand is facing devastating floods, resulting in 18 deaths and affecting over 2 million people. Authorities are mobilizing military aid.

Thailand is hit by record floods, with 18 people dead and over 2 million affected. Torrential rains have struck ten provinces in the south, and the city of Hat Yai recorded the heaviest rainfall in the last 300 years, with 335 mm in a single day. Images show submerged houses and vehicles, and residents are waiting for aid on the rooftops of buildings. In the context of the crisis, the Thai army has mobilized military ships, helicopters, and an aircraft carrier that will act as a 'floating hospital' if necessary. The government has declared Songkhla province a disaster zone, releasing funds for aid, but many people remain trapped in the waters. Rescue volunteers are receiving thousands of calls for help, and conditions are becoming increasingly difficult for those in the flooded areas.