Over 1 200 Malaysians Rescued From Flood Hit Hat Yai

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Residents are rescued on a boat in flood waters in Hat Yai in Thailand's southern Songkhla province on November 26, 2025, as severe flooding affected thousands of people in the country's south following days of heavy rain. - AFP PICPUTRAJAYA: Malaysian rescue teams, working closely with Thai authorities, have evacuated 1,210 Malaysians from flood-hit Hat Yai and surrounding districts in southern Thailand, as heavy rain continues to impede operations.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the Consulate General of Malaysia in Songkhla and the Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok were closely monitoring the severe flooding, which remains a challenge as heavy rain continues on Wednesday.
The ministry said coordinated rescue efforts had made steady progress despite the difficult conditions.
"On Nov 25 (Tuesday) alone, 870 Malaysians were rescued with the combined assistance of Malaysian rescue teams and Thai authorities. This follows the 340 Malaysians rescued on Nov 24 (Monday), bringing the two-day total to 1,210," the statement read.
The Foreign Ministry assured that operations would continue until all registered Malaysians were safely evacuated. It also advised those in affected areas to remain indoors where possible, stay alert, and follow instructions from Thai authorities and rescue teams.
While the number of stranded Malaysians had decreased, the ministry said that thousands of people, including Malaysians, remained unable to leave Hat Yai due to high water levels and strong currents.
Priority is being given to those requiring urgent medical or welfare assistance.
A team from the Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok arrived in Hat Yai yesterday evening to reinforce the consulate general's on-ground operations. The teams are also working with Malaysian NGOs and the Royal Thai Army to deliver essential medicine, food, and clean water to those in critical need, with evacuations carried out whenever conditions permit.
To improve mobility and reach more affected areas, 22 jet skis from the Pasukan Bomba Sukarelawan arrived in Hat Yai today.
The ministry strongly urged Malaysians who have not registered with the Consulate General in Songkhla or the Embassy in Bangkok to do so immediately to ensure timely assistance.
The ministry will continue to monitor developments and provide further updates as necessary.
For consular assistance, Malaysians may contact the Foreign Ministry's operations room in Putrajaya at +603-8887 4570 or via e-mail at [email protected]. The Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok can be reached at +66-87-028-4659 or +66-2340-5721, with e-mails sent to [email protected].
Meanwhile, the Consulate General of Malaysia in Songkhla is contactable at +(6674) 316274 or +(6681) 9901930, with additional lines at +(6674) 324004 and 312353. E-mails may be directed to [email protected]. - NST

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