All Malaysians safely evacuated from Hat Yai floods, says Foreign Ministry

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After several days of rescue operations, all 6,222 Malaysians trapped in the flooding in Hat Yai, Thailand, have been safely evacuated, according to the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra).  The ministry said the remaining 12 Malaysians have been brought home through Bukit Kayu Hitam.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/58dpv8jr  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00The Foreign Ministry on Saturday confirmed that all 6,222 Malaysians trapped by flooding in Hat Yai, Thailand,

00:10have been safely evacuated after several days of rescue operations.

00:14The Ministry said the remaining 12 Malaysians were brought home via Bukit Kayu Hitam.

00:19In a statement, the Ministry expressed its deep appreciation to the government of Thailand for its invaluable cooperation.

00:26It also thanked over 15 Malaysian NGOs and volunteer teams whose dedication ensured the safe evacuation of all citizens.

00:36The Ministry further acknowledged the extraordinary contributions of rescue teams across Malaysia,

00:41reflecting the nation's spirit of solidarity and compassion.

00:45The Consulate General in Songkla will continue to monitor the situation and assist any Malaysians who may still require help.

00:53The floods in Thailand have been devastating, with at least 145 fatalities, including an estimated 110 in Songkla province.

01:03Hat Yai, a city in the province, experienced severe flooding on November 21 due to unprecedented rainfall.

01:11The city recorded 335 mm of rain in a single day, the highest in 300 years and the heaviest in 15 years for the area.

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