BANGKOK, Nov 27 (NNN-TNA) – Authorities said yesterday that, the death toll from flooding in southern Thailand has reached 33, as continuous heavy monsoon rains triggered widespread inundation.
During a press briefing, government spokesperson, Siripong Angkasakulkiat, said, fatalities have been confirmed in seven southern provinces, with Nakhon Si Thammarat recording the highest toll at nine.
The causes of deaths included landslides, electrocution and drowning, he added.
According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, over 980,000 households, which represent approximately 2.7 million people, remained affected by the devastating floods, as of yesterday.
Emergency relief was currently underway throughout the region, with authorities deploying flat-bottomed boats, water pumps, and trucks, to assist in evacuations and drainage efforts, the department said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the Thai Army has mobilised troops, aircraft, and special forces to assist residents in flood-hit areas.
The Thai Meteorological Department has issued warnings that, heavy rains will continue in southern region, urging residents in foothills and low-lying areas to stay alert for flash floods and forest runoff.– NNN-TNA
