It has been continuing in 28 states since September: Death toll in floods is increasing

In its statement today, the Thai government stated that 60 people have died in floods across the country since mid-September and that river water levels are still rising in some areas.

Thailand's Department of Disaster Response and Management (DDPM) stated that floods are still continuing today in the capital Bangkok and 27 provinces, and approximately 1.15 million households are affected by the disaster.

The Thailand Meteorological Department also announced in its warning that heavy showers, strong winds and hail are expected in the northern, northeastern, central, eastern and southern parts of the country between 9-13 October.

Although days of heavy rains late last month inundated parts of the capital Bangkok, the floods there have largely receded. But the situation remains difficult for many people in central Prachinburi province, where 19 people have died, according to the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Agency.

In its statement, the department stated that overflowing rivers flooded houses in seven districts of the state and affected more than 188 thousand people. In the statement, it was stated that floods continued in 27 of Thailand's 77 provinces.

In the capital, four people have died since September 16, after a city-wide disaster declaration was made after a month's worth of rainfall decreased in a few days at the end of September.

A large-scale clean-up effort is currently underway as the city prepares to host IMF and World Bank meetings starting next week.