The death toll from floods in Thailand rises to 60, and many areas will welcome a new round of heavy rainfall

China News Service, Bangkok, October 7 (Liang Junxiang, Li Yingmin) Thailand's Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department released the latest disaster information on the 7th, saying that since September 16, floods in Thailand have killed 60 people, and the capital Bangkok and 27 provinces have been affected. Currently, relevant Thai departments are continuing to carry out drainage, rescue and post-disaster relief work.

According to news from the Public Relations Department of the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand on the 7th, flood levels in some areas have dropped, but there is still water accumulation in some low-lying areas. Relevant departments continue to closely monitor river water levels and reservoir storage conditions, and adjust drainage arrangements according to changes in weather and water conditions. The Thai government asked relevant departments to strengthen inter-provincial water distribution and carry out flood prevention and drainage and disaster relief work that day.

The National Meteorological Administration of Thailand issued a warning on the 7th that due to weather effects, heavy to heavy rains will occur in parts of northern, northeastern, central, eastern and southern Thailand from October 9th to 13th. Some areas may be accompanied by strong winds, thunder and lightning, and hail. Local sudden floods and flash floods may also occur. Bangkok and surrounding areas also need to guard against the risk of water accumulation and flooding caused by heavy rainfall.

Relevant Thai authorities remind the public to pay close attention to weather and water warnings and prepare for floods in advance. Residents in low-lying areas especially need to be prepared for possible floods caused by heavy rainfall.