1,200 Malaysians evacuated from flood-hit Hatyai, says Wisma Putra
About 1,200 Malaysians have been evacuated from Hatyai and its surrounding districts in southern Thailand over the past two days as severe flooding continues to disrupt the region, the foreign ministry said today.
The ministry said the Malaysian consulate-general in Songkhla and embassy in Bangkok are coordinating efforts to rescue the remaining Malaysians, with heavy rain and strong currents complicating operations.
A total of 340 Malaysians were rescued on Monday, followed by 870 yesterday.
“While the number of stranded Malaysians is decreasing, thousands remain unable to leave because of high water levels.
“Priority is being given to those requiring urgent medical or welfare assistance,” Wisma Putra said in an advisory.
Rescue operations have been reinforced with the arrival of a team from the embassy in…
