28/11/2025
* News From Malay Mail *
Malaysia
Hat Yai flood crisis: 4,000 Malaysians affected but safe, as local authorities and consulate rally to provide aid.
About 4,000 Malaysians in Hat Yai and nearby areas have been affected by the ongoing floods, but all are reported to be safe, according to Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry.
In a statement, the ministry said that as of Saturday afternoon, most of the affected individuals were staying in multi-storey hotels, although some were experiencing temporary electricity outages and reduced access to food due to localised disruptions.
The Foreign Ministry, through the Consulate General of Malaysia in Songkhla and the Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok, is closely monitoring the flood situation and will provide further updates as necessary.
“The Consulate General in Songkhla has activated its operations team to assist Malaysians who may be stranded or in need of support.
“The Consulate General remains in close communication with local authorities, hotels, and Malaysian groups in the affected areas,” the statement read.
The Ministry also said that the Thai Tourist Police and local authorities have been fully mobilised and are actively managing the situation.
The weather conditions are anticipated to improve, with heavy rainfall expected to cease on Sunday. Flood levels are projected to recede, and the overall situation is expected to improve by Monday.
⚠ WHAT THIS MEANS & WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR NOW
Even if the Malaysians are “safe,” the situation is still unstable. Floodwaters and heavy rains remain a risk, and access to facilities (power, water, food, transport) is disrupted.
Evacuation and rescue are complicated. Some areas are cut off from road access, or are only reachable by boat or specialised transport, which slows down help efforts.
Communication issues (internet, mobile signal) may still persist, making updates, requests for help, and coordination harder — especially for those stranded or in remote/hard-hit zones.
For Malaysians stuck or travelling in Hat Yai / southern Thailand: it remains wise to follow instructions from local authorities, stay registered with the consulate/embassy (if not done already), and attempt to move to safer zones if possible.