Floods in Thailand affect more than 2.14 million people

China News Service, Bangkok, October 17 (Wang Qi, Li Yingmin) Thailand's Disaster Prevention and Reduction Department reported on the 17th that as of 6 o'clock that day, 20 provinces and parts of the capital Bangkok were still affected by floods, with a total of 705,000 households and about 2.149 million people affected.

According to reports, the current floods involve 89 counties, 728 townships and 5,577 villages in the above-mentioned 20 provinces, as well as 3 districts and 16 districts in Bangkok. Affected areas are mainly located in northern, central and eastern Thailand.

Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Reduction stated that as water levels in some areas have dropped, the scope and population currently affected by floods have decreased compared with before. However, there is still water accumulation along some rivers and low-lying areas, and relevant departments continue to carry out drainage, rescue and post-disaster recovery work.

The Thailand Meteorological Administration also issued a weather warning on the 17th, saying that heavy rainfall will occur in many places in Thailand in the next week, and some areas need to beware of floods and flash floods.

The warning shows that from the 21st to the 25th, rainfall will increase in the southern region of northeastern Thailand, the central region, Bangkok and surrounding areas, the eastern region and the northern section of the south, and some areas may be accompanied by gusty winds. The Meteorological Bureau reminded the public to pay close attention to weather changes and guard against disasters such as short-term floods, river overflows and flash floods.

Thailand's disaster prevention and reduction department said it will continue to closely monitor changes in weather and water conditions, mobilize personnel, pumping equipment and rescue supplies, speed up drainage and recovery work in disaster-stricken areas, and prepare for a new round of heavy rainfall.