The city of Hat Yai, a major commercial hub near the Malaysian border, has been hit especially hard, recording 335mm of rainfall in a single day, the heaviest in 300 years, according to Thai officials. The region remains underwater after a week of relentless rain.

The government’s efforts to assist Malaysians stranded in flood-hit southern Thailand, as well as updates on the disaster situation, are among matters

Thailand have killed at least 33 people and affected more than 2.7 million across seven provinces, Thai authorities said.

CNA spoke to the family members of some Singaporeans stranded in Hat Yai, some of whom have not eaten for nearly two days.

Malaysia thanked Thailand for swiftly evacuating and supporting Malaysians stranded by floods, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.