Cover image via @urdenny_ (TikTok)
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A group of Malaysian friends found themselves caught in flash floods in Hat Yai shortly after arriving for their getaway, turning their holiday into an unexpected ordeal
In a TikTok video, user @urdenny_ showed himself and his friends wading through nearly waist-deep floodwaters as they tried to reach their hotel with their luggage in tow.
"Just arrived, but now we've become flood victims in someone else's country," he wrote.
In another video, he shared that they later headed to a convenience store to buy food as the heavy rain continued without pause
The video also showed locals stocking up on essentials.
"Panic buying. Funny how we came to Hat Yai for a holiday but got stuck in the flood," he said.
As the group of friends appeared light-hearted and in good spirits, the videos drew attention from Malaysian social media users, who were both amused and concerned
"Weh, update us about the weather. Take care!" one commented.
"Abang, please don't let your passport get wet!" another cautioned.
"From tourist to disaster victim," one user remarked.
Watch the Malaysian's videos here:
@urdenny_ Baru sampai , stuck jadi mangsa banjir tempat orang😂 #hatyai #hatyaithailand🇹🇭 ♬ Jelly Fish Jam – Techno Mix – Da Fokin
@urdenny_ Sumpah kelakar datang hatyai + stuck banjir 😂😂😂 #fyp #hatyaithailand🇹🇭 ♬ ICELAND – Subway Surfers
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, around 4,000 Malaysians are currently stranded in Hat Yai
All are reported to be safe, with most taking shelter in their hotels, reported Malay Mail.
Travellers have been relying on hotel-provided meals and whatever food they managed to buy before shops were forced to shut when water levels rose rapidly after continuous heavy rain.
The Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok said it has activated its operations teams to assist Malaysians who may be stranded or in need of support.
Those who are in need of assistance may contact the Consulate General of Malaysia in Songkhla at +6681-9901930.
