Thailand floods death toll rises to 60 since mid-September
In central Prachinburi province, 19 people have died, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Thailand experienced severe flooding between mid-September and October 7, resulting in 60 deaths across the country. The death toll has risen to 19 in central Prachinburi province, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. River water levels continue to rise in some regions.
The flooding in Bangkok has largely subsided, although it initially inundated parts of the capital. The government declared a city-wide disaster following a month's worth of heavy rain in late September, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents.
More than 188,000 people were affected by overflowing rivers in seven districts of Prachinburi province. Flooding has occurred in 27 out of 77 provinces, with the situation remaining difficult for many people in central Prachinburi.
In Bangkok, four people have died since September 16, after receiving a month's worth of rain over several days, prompting a city-wide disaster declaration. A massive clean-up is underway to prepare the city for upcoming IMF and World Bank meetings, which begin the following week.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, facing criticism for the government's response to the floods, has ordered agencies to manage flooding and transportation to avoid disruptions to the meetings. September marks the peak of Thailand's rainy season, but this year's flooding has been particularly severe, with some areas submerged for days, leaving vehicles abandoned and schools closed.
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