Thai flood death toll reaches 595, 2 missing

19.11.2011 [15:57]
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Baku, November 19 (AZERTAC). A total of 595 people were confirmed dead and two people were missing in the floods that have inundated the upper part of the country for about four months, Thai Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department reported on Saturday.

One more people were confirmed dead on Friday in the central province of Lopburi.

The floods were caused by the heavy monsoon "Nock-Ten" and overflow from several dams in the upper part of the country since mid July.

On Saturday, floods still prevail in 18 provinces and are affecting about 5.1 million people from 1.9 million households.

The flood has affected about four million households and about 13.4 million people in 64 provinces since July 25.

Thai flood death toll reaches 595, 2 missing

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