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In late November 2025, Hat Yai—the largest metropolitan center in southern Thailand—experienced catastrophic urban flooding following extreme monsoonal rainfall and cloudburst events that far exceeded historical records.S1-S3 Rapid inundation overwhelmed drainage systems, disrupted transportation, and triggered near-simultaneous failure of electricity, municipal water supply, telecommunications, and healthcare infrastructure across Songkhla province. Beyond acute injuries and infectious risks, the disaster severely disrupted continuity of chronic disease care, with substantial loss of life and mass displacement reported across the region.
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