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Thai flood death toll rises to 59 in 18 provinces
BANGKOK, Oct 27 – Thailand's death toll from flooding on Wednesday reached 59 in 18 provinces from October 10-27, according to the Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand.
The greatest number of deaths registered was ten, reported in Lopburi, followed by nine in Nakhon Ratchasima and eight in Nakhon Sawan.
Of the 59 people killed in the floods, 46 were men and 13 were women.
The water level of the Chao Phraya River at the Phra Phutta Yodfa Bridge was measured at 2.06 metres at 09.15 am on Wednesday. Boat passenger waiting areas there and at Pakklongtalad, the flower, fruit and vegetable market, have been flooded. However, vendors understood the water level would drop later in the day.
At Satri Watrakhamg School, flood water from the Chao Phraya River overflowed into its sports ground, but the school is closed due to reopen for the new semester on Nov 1 as scheduled if the flood situation does not worsen.
At Prannok Pier near Siriraj Hospital, a wooden bridge and sandbags were placed as temporary walkways for boat passengers as nearby shops are still open but shop owners moved their stock to higher ground.
Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra warned residents living along the Chao Phraya River to be alert in preparation for the next round of high tides from November 6-10.
There has been no death from flooding in the capital so far, said the governor, promising construction of 1.2 kilometres of flood prevention dikes will be finished in 2012.
Meanwhile, flooding continued in central provinces along the Chao Phraya River on Wednesday as the swollen river spilled over its banks.
The flood situation in Uthai Thani remains critical and local residents have been evacuated to safe areas, four kilometres away from the underwater zone.
In Ang Thong, water inundated houses, temples, schools and local government offices in the provincial seat after water in Chao Phraya River spilled over the sandbags.
In the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani, flood waters began to recede gradually after reaching their peak Tuesday. The situation remains calm there, while Maha Sarakham province keeps a close watch on the water level of Chee River and systematically laid over 15,000 sandbags along the riverbanks to prevent further flooding into farmland.
Meanwhile, Deputy Public Health Minister Panasiri Kulanatsiri led a medical team to visit residents affected by flood in Pathum Thani for medical checkups. The mobile medical unit also distributed 300 packages of relief supplies for the flood victims.
Between Oct 18 to 25, about 5,600 persons in flood-stricken provinces have received the treatment and counselling from mobile psychiatric units. Most suffered from insomnia, stress, worry and depression and need physical and mental treatment for around six through 12 months, the deputy minister explained.
In addition, some residents suffered from flood-related illnesses particularly infectious foot diseases which were most found in all inundated areas. (MCOT online news)
The greatest number of deaths registered was ten, reported in Lopburi, followed by nine in Nakhon Ratchasima and eight in Nakhon Sawan.
Of the 59 people killed in the floods, 46 were men and 13 were women.
The water level of the Chao Phraya River at the Phra Phutta Yodfa Bridge was measured at 2.06 metres at 09.15 am on Wednesday. Boat passenger waiting areas there and at Pakklongtalad, the flower, fruit and vegetable market, have been flooded. However, vendors understood the water level would drop later in the day.
At Satri Watrakhamg School, flood water from the Chao Phraya River overflowed into its sports ground, but the school is closed due to reopen for the new semester on Nov 1 as scheduled if the flood situation does not worsen.
At Prannok Pier near Siriraj Hospital, a wooden bridge and sandbags were placed as temporary walkways for boat passengers as nearby shops are still open but shop owners moved their stock to higher ground.
Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra warned residents living along the Chao Phraya River to be alert in preparation for the next round of high tides from November 6-10.
There has been no death from flooding in the capital so far, said the governor, promising construction of 1.2 kilometres of flood prevention dikes will be finished in 2012.
Meanwhile, flooding continued in central provinces along the Chao Phraya River on Wednesday as the swollen river spilled over its banks.
The flood situation in Uthai Thani remains critical and local residents have been evacuated to safe areas, four kilometres away from the underwater zone.
In Ang Thong, water inundated houses, temples, schools and local government offices in the provincial seat after water in Chao Phraya River spilled over the sandbags.
In the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani, flood waters began to recede gradually after reaching their peak Tuesday. The situation remains calm there, while Maha Sarakham province keeps a close watch on the water level of Chee River and systematically laid over 15,000 sandbags along the riverbanks to prevent further flooding into farmland.
Meanwhile, Deputy Public Health Minister Panasiri Kulanatsiri led a medical team to visit residents affected by flood in Pathum Thani for medical checkups. The mobile medical unit also distributed 300 packages of relief supplies for the flood victims.
Between Oct 18 to 25, about 5,600 persons in flood-stricken provinces have received the treatment and counselling from mobile psychiatric units. Most suffered from insomnia, stress, worry and depression and need physical and mental treatment for around six through 12 months, the deputy minister explained.
In addition, some residents suffered from flood-related illnesses particularly infectious foot diseases which were most found in all inundated areas. (MCOT online news)
