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Flood death toll in Thailand rises to 100; Continued flood alerts in some areas
BANGKOK, Oct 30 -- The number of deaths from drowning since floods began ravaging Thailand October 10 has risen to 100, according to an announcement by the Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand released Saturday.
The institute said that so far 100 flood-related deaths have been recorded -- 84 men and 16 women -- in 20 provinces nationwide, excepting the southern region.
Of the total victims, the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima experienced the highest loss of life with 18 victims, followed by 13 and 12 in the central province of Lop Buri and Nakhon Sawan in the north respectively, it added.
Thailand's national Flood Coordination Centre on Friday has warned the northeastern provinces of Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Khon Kaen and Mahasarakham to be on high alert in the flood situation as water levels could increase significantly next week (Nov 2-8), while metropolitan Bangkok must remain vigilant due to the high tides forecast for Nov 6-11.
Flood Centre chairman Apirak Kosayodhin, an advisor to the prime minister, said that the floods had so far impacted 244 districts in 27 provinces affecting 1.2 million households and about 3.7 million people nationwide.
Mr Apirak, a former Bangkok governor, said Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Khon Kaen and Mahasarakham must remain alert as rising water from the Chee and Mun rivers will converge in those provinces during November 2-10.
Provinces in central region could face a new round of high tide during Nov 6-11 as the peak tide will take place Nov 8, he said, warning Bangkok and Samut Prakan residents to brace for higher water levels in the Chao Phraya River.
Meanwhile the southern region will face heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday with possible flash floods and mudslides in Yala and Nakhon Si Thammarat.
The Meteorological Department, in its latest advisory statement, said during October 30-31, the ridge of intense high pressure from China still covers Thailand.
The monsoon trough lies across the Andaman Sea, the lower south and the lower Gulf of Thailand to an active low in the lower South China Sea. Abundant rain and isolated heavy to very heavy rain are likely of the Surat Thani southward with strong wind and wave in the Gulf.
People in risky areas along hill slopes near waterways and in lowlands should beware of severe weather and possible flash flood. The disaster areas include Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Phang-nga, Trang and Satun.
All ships should proceed with caution, and small boats in the Gulf keep ashore during this period.
Cooler weather with 1-3 degree Celsius drops is likely in the North, the Northeast, the Central and the East.
During November 1-3, an active low cell over the lower South China Sea will move to the Gulf and the middle southern Thailand. Heavy to very heavy falls are expected in many areas. (MCOT online news)
The institute said that so far 100 flood-related deaths have been recorded -- 84 men and 16 women -- in 20 provinces nationwide, excepting the southern region.
Of the total victims, the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima experienced the highest loss of life with 18 victims, followed by 13 and 12 in the central province of Lop Buri and Nakhon Sawan in the north respectively, it added.
Thailand's national Flood Coordination Centre on Friday has warned the northeastern provinces of Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Khon Kaen and Mahasarakham to be on high alert in the flood situation as water levels could increase significantly next week (Nov 2-8), while metropolitan Bangkok must remain vigilant due to the high tides forecast for Nov 6-11.
Flood Centre chairman Apirak Kosayodhin, an advisor to the prime minister, said that the floods had so far impacted 244 districts in 27 provinces affecting 1.2 million households and about 3.7 million people nationwide.
Mr Apirak, a former Bangkok governor, said Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Khon Kaen and Mahasarakham must remain alert as rising water from the Chee and Mun rivers will converge in those provinces during November 2-10.
Provinces in central region could face a new round of high tide during Nov 6-11 as the peak tide will take place Nov 8, he said, warning Bangkok and Samut Prakan residents to brace for higher water levels in the Chao Phraya River.
Meanwhile the southern region will face heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday with possible flash floods and mudslides in Yala and Nakhon Si Thammarat.
The Meteorological Department, in its latest advisory statement, said during October 30-31, the ridge of intense high pressure from China still covers Thailand.
The monsoon trough lies across the Andaman Sea, the lower south and the lower Gulf of Thailand to an active low in the lower South China Sea. Abundant rain and isolated heavy to very heavy rain are likely of the Surat Thani southward with strong wind and wave in the Gulf.
People in risky areas along hill slopes near waterways and in lowlands should beware of severe weather and possible flash flood. The disaster areas include Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Phang-nga, Trang and Satun.
All ships should proceed with caution, and small boats in the Gulf keep ashore during this period.
Cooler weather with 1-3 degree Celsius drops is likely in the North, the Northeast, the Central and the East.
During November 1-3, an active low cell over the lower South China Sea will move to the Gulf and the middle southern Thailand. Heavy to very heavy falls are expected in many areas. (MCOT online news)
