People walk in flood water in Yala Province, Thailand, Nov. 27, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

The death toll from severe flooding in southern Thailand has risen to 25, with six provinces remaining inundated as water levels gradually receded, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on Tuesday.

Over 664,000 households in 10 provinces have been affected by heavy rainfall and flash floods since Nov. 22, and nearly 29,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, the department said in a statement.

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 30, 2024 shows a flood-affected area in Yala Province, Thailand. Photo: Xinhua

 

People walk in flood water in Yala Province, Thailand, Nov. 27, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

 

A car soaked in flood water is seen in Yala Province, Thailand, Dec. 3, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

 

Cars soaked in flood water are seen in Yala Province, Thailand, Dec. 3, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

 

A flooded road is seen in Yala Province, Thailand, Dec. 3, 2024. Photo: Xinhua