Bangkok: The death toll from severe flooding in southern Thailand has hit 145, authorities said yesterday, as water levels begin to recede and rescue operations continue. During a press briefing, government spokesperson, Siripong Angkasakulkiat, said that fatalities have been reported across eight southern provinces, with Songkhla recording the highest toll at 110. According to Nam News Network, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported that the widespread flooding affected an estimated 3.54 million people, even though water levels in several areas have receded.