Thailand braces for more rain as death toll from recent flooding hits 31
Summary
Thailand is bracing for more rain and flash flooding as the death toll from nationwide floods since mid-September rises to 31. More than 3.5 million people remain affected, and the government has approved emergency funds for recovery efforts.
Key Points
- Thai authorities warned of more rain and flash flooding across much of the country from Monday through Wednesday.
- The death toll from floods since mid-September has risen to 31, with casualties reported in eight provinces including Bangkok.
- More than 3.5 million people remained affected by flooding nationwide as of Monday.
- The Thai government approved more than 4.1 billion baht in emergency funds for flood recovery.
