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Thailand Floods: 19 Dead, 1.9 Million Affected

11/26/2025

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Severe rainstorms in southern Thailand have caused at least 19 deaths and affected 1.9 million people.
Hat Yai city recorded record rainfall during the storms, described as a once-in-300-years event, according to the Royal Irrigation Department.
Viral images of a dog rescuing a cat during the floods are likely AI-generated, with Google's AI detection tool showing high confidence of manipulation, and inconsistencies such as implausible timestamps.

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Story summary

Severe rainstorms in southern Thailand have caused at least 19 deaths and affected 1.9 million people.
Hat Yai city recorded record rainfall during the storms, described as a once-in-300-years event, according to the Royal Irrigation Department.
Viral images of a dog rescuing a cat during the floods are likely AI-generated, with Google's AI detection tool showing high confidence of manipulation, and inconsistencies such as implausible timestamps.