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Thailand Warns of More Rain as Flood Death Toll Reaches 31
Flooding has affected many parts of Thailand since the middle of September.
By Monday, 31 people had died, including four in Bangkok.
More than 3.5 million people were still affected by the floods.
Weather officials warned that more storms and heavy rain could come.
Some places, including Bangkok, may also get very heavy rain over the weekend.
Bangkok was badly flooded last week, but conditions have mostly improved.
Some low-lying areas still have floodwater.
City workers are draining canals and adding pumps to help move water away.
The government has approved money to help communities recover.
Thailand’s flood death toll since mid-September has risen to 31, with deaths reported in eight provinces, including four in Bangkok.
More than 3.5 million people remained affected nationwide as of Monday, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
The Meteorological Department forecast thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain across much of upper Thailand from Monday through Wednesday.
Very heavy to heavy rain was also forecast for parts of the central, eastern and southern regions, including Bangkok, over the weekend.
Authorities are draining Bangkok’s canals and deploying additional pumps; the government approved more than 4.1 billion baht for flood recovery last week.
- Who
- Thai authorities and more than 3.5 million people affected by flooding nationwide.
- What
- Authorities warned of more rain and flash-flood risk as the reported flood death toll reached 31.
- Where
- Across Thailand, including Bangkok and eight provinces reporting deaths.
- When
- The warning was issued Monday; the flooding has affected Thailand since mid-September, with further rain forecast Monday through Wednesday and over the weekend.
- Why
- Forecast heavy rain could increase flash-flood risk, while authorities are working to reduce flooding and support recovery.
Risk and response
Current conditions and recovery
Flood threat
Risk and response
The Meteorological Department warned that forecast rain could raise the risk of flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas.
Current conditions and recovery
Bangkok’s conditions had largely improved, although floodwaters remained in some lower-lying areas.
Response to flooding
Risk and response
Authorities are increasing canal drainage and deploying more pumps to reduce the risk of further flooding.
Current conditions and recovery
The government approved more than 4.1 billion baht for flood recovery after extensive damage.
Key facts
- Reported deaths
- 31 across eight provinces, including four in Bangkok
- People affected
- More than 3.5 million nationwide as of Monday
- Forecast for upper Thailand
- Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain Monday through Wednesday
- Weekend forecast
- Very heavy to heavy rain in some central, eastern and southern areas, including Bangkok
- Bangkok response
- Draining more water from main canals and deploying additional pumps in high-risk areas
- Recovery funding
- More than 4.1 billion baht (about USD 122 million) approved last week
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