Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – Thailand's Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department reported on the 7th that 15 provinces across the country continue to suffer from severe flooding, resulting in 13 deaths.
The report stated that over 3,000 villages and more than 470,000 people have been affected by the severe flooding. The 13 confirmed deaths are as follows: 11 in Ayutthaya, 1 in Phichit, and 1 in Phitsanulok.
The report also stated that the central region of Thailand is the most severely affected, with approximately 97,000 households affected across nine provinces. In Ayutthaya, water levels continue to rise due to the discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam on the Chao Phraya River. Five provinces in northern Thailand have also been affected by flooding, although water levels in some areas have begun to recede.
On the same day, the Thai Meteorological Department issued a weather warning stating that Typhoon Hagupit has weakened to a severe tropical storm and is expected to further weaken into a tropical depression, potentially bringing heavy rainfall to provinces such as Ubon Ratchathani.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation of Thailand stated that it is working closely with local governments and relevant departments to carry out disaster relief efforts, including evacuating residents, distributing relief supplies, and installing drainage equipment. The agency also urged residents to remain highly vigilant against secondary disasters such as flash floods, landslides, and river overflows, and to closely monitor official weather and disaster preparedness reports, taking timely safety precautions. (End)
