Thailand floods kill 162, Songkhla worst hit with 126 deaths
Thailand government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat said on Saturday that at least 162 people were killed in eight provinces, with Songkhla recording 126 deaths. Heavy rains in 12 southern provinces have affected over 1.4 million households and 3.8 million people, authorities said. They added that water levels began to recede across all affected areas on Saturday morning.