Flood toll hits 595, with two missing
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The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department yesterday reported that the flooding has claimed 595 lives so far, with two people still missing.
The deluge has affected nearly 2 million families in 130 districts of 18 provinces, namely Bangkok, Nakhon Sawan, Chai Nat, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan, Ubon Ratchathani, Roi Et, Kalasin, Chachoengsao and Nakhon Nayok.
Meanwhile, permanent secretary for the Public Health Ministry, Dr Paijit Warajit, said nearly 2.2 million were suffering from flood-related health problems, mostly athlete’s foot, influenza and rash. Medical teams have also reported that 6,700 people were under severe stress, 8,317 people suffered from depression and 2,341 people should be put on suicide watch.
