Floods in Thailand affect 3.26 million as rain warnings persist

Thai authorities have maintained a state of alert after floods affected around 3.26 million people across various regions, with the death toll rising to 31, including four in the capital, Bangkok.

Nirat Phongsitthithawon, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, said the flooding was caused by heavy rainfall and water flowing from northern areas.

Officials have issued flood warnings for areas along the Chao Phraya River, as well as the provinces of Phetchaburi, Chachoengsao, and several southern provinces, due to water accumulation and forecasts of further rain.

In Bangkok, authorities advised motorists to avoid certain flooded roads, including Chao Khun Thahan, Chalong Krung, Luang Faeng, and Lat Krabang.

Ongoing risks and official warnings

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul warned of the possibility of heavy rainfall in large parts of the south during the coming week.

Meanwhile, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported that flooding continues in Bangkok and 27 other provinces, including Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan, Lopburi, Kanchanaburi, Suphan Buri, Ayutthaya, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Buriram, Chaiyaphum, and Surin.