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Flood-related death toll reaches 255
BANGKOK, Nov 26 - Thailand's flood-related death toll has risen to 255 on Friday, while the Meteorological Department warned more rain is expected in the South due to a strengthening northeast monsoon.
Director-General Wiboon Sanguapong of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department reported, as of Friday, the flood situation in 42 provinces nationwide has eased and restoration work is now underway but 26 districts of nine provinces remained under floodwaters including Kalasin, Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani, Suphan Buri, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Surat Thani and Phatthalung.
Flooding which hit Thailand's central and northeastern provinces from Oct 10 caused 177 deaths, while 78 deaths were confirmed in flash flood and landslides triggered by tropical storms in the southern region between October 30 to today.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department announced Friday that another ridge of intense high pressure from China extends to upper Thailand and the South China Sea, and temperatures are likely to drop 1-3 degree Celsius.
The Department said more rain is expected over the South due to the stronger northeast monsoon and a more pronounced cold front in the Gulf of Thailand, therefore all ships should proceed with caution during this period.
In a related development, Ath Intalak, director general of the Agricultural Extension Department, has ordered officials nationwide to conduct a survey on farmland damaged by floods and report to the agency within one month.
Following an initial survey, floods have affected around 10 million rai (around 3.95 million acres) of agricultural areas in 70 provinces, predominantly devastating rice paddy fields estimated at 7.86 million rai (3.1 million acres).
Responding to the current situation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has proposed to the Cabinet two special aid measures to help affected farmers by paying cash compensation and allowing debt moratorium for affected members of the agricultural institution. (MCOT online news)
Director-General Wiboon Sanguapong of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department reported, as of Friday, the flood situation in 42 provinces nationwide has eased and restoration work is now underway but 26 districts of nine provinces remained under floodwaters including Kalasin, Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani, Suphan Buri, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Surat Thani and Phatthalung.
Flooding which hit Thailand's central and northeastern provinces from Oct 10 caused 177 deaths, while 78 deaths were confirmed in flash flood and landslides triggered by tropical storms in the southern region between October 30 to today.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department announced Friday that another ridge of intense high pressure from China extends to upper Thailand and the South China Sea, and temperatures are likely to drop 1-3 degree Celsius.
The Department said more rain is expected over the South due to the stronger northeast monsoon and a more pronounced cold front in the Gulf of Thailand, therefore all ships should proceed with caution during this period.
In a related development, Ath Intalak, director general of the Agricultural Extension Department, has ordered officials nationwide to conduct a survey on farmland damaged by floods and report to the agency within one month.
Following an initial survey, floods have affected around 10 million rai (around 3.95 million acres) of agricultural areas in 70 provinces, predominantly devastating rice paddy fields estimated at 7.86 million rai (3.1 million acres).
Responding to the current situation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has proposed to the Cabinet two special aid measures to help affected farmers by paying cash compensation and allowing debt moratorium for affected members of the agricultural institution. (MCOT online news)
