Hatyai declares red flag warning as floodwaters rise across multiple parts of the city
Hatyai declares red flag warning as floodwaters rise across multiple parts of the city
Here is the updated news from Thailand. Hat Yai Municipality has issued a red-flag flood alert, warning residents in 103 communities to evacuate to safe areas as accumulated rainfall over the past three days reaches critical levels and floodwaters rise across multiple parts of the city.
My parents are stuck in Hatyai as they are planning to come back to Kuala Lumpur tomorrow from their 4 weeks driving trip in Thailand. This is not their first time traveling to Hatyai at the end of the year.
This flood situation is not normal and it is a natural phenomenon. Here are the news from the local news agency.
As of November 22, 2025, continuous heavy rain has sent large volumes of water into key areas within Hat Yai Municipality. Water levels at several locations have reached emergency thresholds, severely disrupting transport—especially along Saeng Sri Road, Kim Yong Market, and neighbouring commercial zones.
At 08.00, Hat Yai Mayor Narongporn Na Phatthalung, who also directs the city’s Flood Prevention and Mitigation Command Centre, issued Statement No. 5 to update residents on the worsening flood situation and to formally declare the red-flag alert.
595 mm of rain in three days — higher than major flood years 2000 and 2010
The alert notes that since November 19, Hat Yai has recorded 595 millimetres of cumulative rainfall, surpassing the totals seen during both the 2000 flood (497 mm) and the 2010 flood (516 mm).
Full details of the flood read it at: Hat Yai issues ‘red-flag’ alert as 595 mm of rain triggers flood risk across 103 communities
I managed to contact my parents who are stuck in the hotel. They have friends and sufficient food and water for now. The electricity in Haytai is cut off to lower risk of electrocutions and I was told that the hotel will prepare generator at night.
There are no restaurants or convenient shops are open near the city centre of Hatyai (near Lee Garden) even the hotel. My parents had enough food and water for now.
At 17.19, my father informed me that rain has stopped and the water level has lowered. However, heavy rain expected to continue for the upcoming days. We will update if any news.
I have spoken to Tourism Authority of Thailand Malaysia, Mr Richard Lim just now. The regional tourism office are well aware of the Malaysians stranded in Hatyai.
In fact, the Thai prime minister is on the way to Hatyai to check out the situation. The following is the emergency numbers in Thailand.
Authorities urge the public to follow official updates and emergency notifications from Hat Yai Municipality closely.
Source: Hat Yai issues ‘red-flag’ alert as 595 mm of rain triggers flood risk across 103 communities
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