Flood disaster in Thailand: Death toll rises to 31
Quick Look
- The number of people who lost their lives in the floods caused by heavy rains in Thailand since September 16 has increased to 31.
- In the country where more than 3.5 million people are affected, the risk of flood continues in many regions, including Bangkok.
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Why It Matters
Heavy rains that have been effective in Thailand since September 16 have caused widespread floods across the country.
In the statement made by the Thailand Meteorological Agency, it was stated that the risk of flood continues in the central, eastern and southern parts of the country, including the capital Bangkok, due to heavy rains that are expected to continue this week.
In the statement made by Thailand's Department of Disaster Response and Management (DDPM), it was noted that the number of deaths increased to 31 in 8 regions of the country, where millions of people were affected by the flood.
Authorities stated that measures against the danger of sudden floods have been increased by discharging more water from the city's main channels and installing more water pumps in high-risk areas.
It was reported that more than 3.5 million people across the country were affected by the floods that occurred as a result of heavy rains that have affected Thailand since September 16.
The Bangkok administration announced last week that approximately $122 million in financing had been approved to repair the damage caused by the floods.
Open Questions
- When are flood waters expected to recede?
- At what stage is the damage assessment work?
