After weeks of deadly flooding, Thai officials said Monday that another round of heavy rain could trigger additional flash floods. The number of people killed in flooding since mid-September had risen to 31 nationwide.
Here's what to know
According to Channel News Asia, forecasts called for heavy to very heavy rain in central, eastern, and southern Thailand, with Bangkok among the areas at risk.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said flooding was still affecting more than 3.5 million people nationwide. Across eight provinces, officials recorded 31 deaths, four of them in Bangkok.
Days of torrential rain overwhelmed Bangkok, disrupting the city and forcing thousands of people to evacuate. While conditions had improved, some low-lying areas were still dealing with lingering floodwater.
What's being done?
To create more room in the canal system before the next storm, Bangkok officials said they were pushing water out.
Officials also added water pumps in high-risk areas to get rid of standing water. Those measures came after severe flooding in Bangkok forced evacuations and disrupted daily life across the city.
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The Thai government signed off on over 4.1 billion baht ($121.7 million) in emergency funding for flood recovery. The move was authorized after the floods caused extensive damage.
Where can I learn more?
The flooding is one of several recent disasters tied to extreme rain.
• In Thailand, damages from severe flooding topped $7 billion, threatening farms and the economy.
• In Pakistan, relentless monsoon rains led to flooding that killed dozens of people.
• Across Pakistan and India, heavy rains persisted, putting millions at risk of displacement.
• In India and Pakistan, devastating floods left more than 240 dead in 24 hours.
• In Brazil, ongoing flooding forced residents to choose whether to stay or leave.
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