Flooding in Thailand killed more than 20 people

Because of the floods in Thailand killed 23 people. Four of them are in Bangkok, reports Reuters, citing data from the local interior Ministry. In total, the floods affected 42 provinces.

Downpours in the country have not stopped since September 16. Due to bad weather, more than 580 thousand houses were damaged. On September 26, a disaster regime was declared in all 50 districts of Bangkok. Almost 6,000 people were accommodated in evacuation centers. Thailand’s Interior Ministry estimates that more than 80,000 people living in flooded areas are unable to leave their homes and escape to safety. Flood damage was estimated at $327 million.