Narathiwat faces urgent crisis as floodwaters still rise

The southernmost province of Narathiwat is in crisis as all 13 districts remain submerged for days, a result of consecutive heavy downpours.

Scores of people trapped inside their houses have urgently requested assistance. Many were seen sitting on their roofs waiting for the rescue as their houses are under the water.

Dozens of people trapped inside their houses have alerted authorities, many of whom were spotted sitting on their roofs, waiting for rescue as their houses were submerged in water.

=Strong waves have severed the main roads linking several districts to the downtown district of Muang Narathiwat. Rescue workers and police were seen helping people move their belongings, including cars and motorcycles, to higher ground.

In Yi-ngo district, authorities have provided boats for people to relocate their assets, as the inundations are so high that vehicles cannot…