Thailand floods kill 24 as water recedes in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Sept. 30 -- Floods across Thailand have killed 24 people and affected millions since mid-September, authorities said on Wednesday.
According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, flooding continued in 29 provinces and Bangkok, affecting over 1.12 million households and 3.19 million people.
Satellite data from Thailand's Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency showed about 1.71 million rai (about 676,000 acres) of land remain flooded across the country.
Rain has eased across most parts of the country except the lower south, said government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises, adding that the overall water situation "remains manageable," with no emerging flood crises.
Rain is expected to ease and t...
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