Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Bangkok on alert as Thailand’s flooding claims 15 lives

World Worst Disasters
BANGKOK, October 21 – Thailand's disaster response service reports that 15 persons have died from flooding affecting the country in the past 10 days, but the capital has not yet been affected.

According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, 15 deaths occurred from October 10 through October 20, but Bangkok has not been affected by the northern run-off.

The Thai capital is prepared for possible flooding during the upcoming high tide.

The deaths were reported in 8 provinces, with highest number of casualties being four each reported in Lopburi and Buriram provinces followed by three in Nakhon Ratchasima.

One person missing in Nakhon Ratchasima.


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