Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat Floods: Resilience Amidst Devastation in December 2024

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In a dramatic turn of events, the picturesque southern provinces of Thailand, Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat, found themselves under siege by an unrelenting wave of flooding this past Saturday. The constant deluge of rain, persisting since Thursday, reached a tipping point as swollen waterways overflowed, spilling their watery burden into serene villages and vibrant agricultural landscapes. The swelling waters have so far claimed two lives, underscoring the grave seriousness of the situation.

In Surat Thani, the deluge swept through the three districts of Muang, Kanchanadit, and Don Sak. The sight was reminiscent of a biblical flood, with water levels imperiously invading homes and roads, sparing nothing in its path. An estimated 315 households over 42 villages found themselves entangled in the embrace of this watery chaos. At the heart of the tumult, Huai Dan Village Moo 6 in Kanchanadit lay shrouded under a precarious meter of water, prompting heroic rescue efforts as emergency workers helped beleaguered residents salv the remnants of their lives to safer grounds.

Theeyut Supawiboonphol, the vigilant deputy governor of Surat Thani, dispatched district authorities on a crucial mission to aid those stricken by floods and landslides, while concurrently assessing the extent of the damage. As the floodwaters continued their relentless surge, it was only a matter of time before Kanchanadit and Don Sak braced for more runoff, setting the stage for further inundation.

Meanwhile, Nakhon Si Thammarat wasn’t spared from nature’s wrath. The municipality in Muang district faced another dimension of instability as floodwaters rose between 30 to 50 centimeters, submerging the west side of the town. The roads in Tha Sala district were not merely wet but were transformed into miniature lakes, forcing residents to trade their vehicles for boats to orchestrate their daily routines. It was yet another day of extraordinary adaptation for local folks, who showed resilience in the face of adversity.

In one dramatic spectacle, the deluge turned a mundane drive into an escapade of survival for Trairong Laosakulsuk in Sichon district. His pickup truck became stranded in a deluge while carrying a load full of oil palm nuts, turning a routine drive into an unexpected water adventure. As if thrown into a scene from an action movie, Mr. Trairong precariously climbed atop the nuts, awaiting rescue amidst the rising waters. The rescue team’s thunderous arrival on a jet ski transformed potential disaster into a thrilling rescue mission, exemplifying bravery and efficiency as they swiftly whisked him to safety. Soldiers contributed further by extricating the beleaguered pickup from its stubborn watery trap.

Tragically, the elements claimed two lives in Thung Song district, serving as a somber reminder of nature’s unforgiving power. Niphon Boonsong, at 76, tragically succumbed after slipping, with fate propelling him into a drainage pipe during a routine fishing escapade. Another setback occurred when Boonchu Mankhong, aged 69, met a similarly unfortunate end after an ill-fated tumble into a ditch at his flooded rubber plantation.

Chumphon too found itself under an unexpected watery siege, leaving residents gaping as cherished furniture bobbed about like boats adrift at sea. A cascade of furniture sightings, demure yet jarring, painted a silent picture of disorder as the village wrestled with the capricious floods.

The Meteorological Department’s forecasts had cautiously sounded the alarm for heavy rains targeting southern provinces like Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat from Saturday through Monday—words that now echo with undeniable pertinence. As residents and authorities band together to tackle the crisis, the southern Thai heartland offers a testament of community resilience, entwined with the ever-reliant hope for calmer skies.