Flood death toll rises to 381, over 6,000 Bangkokians evacuated
The massive flooding which has affected 26 provinces has seen 381 people killed and two others missing, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department announced Sunday.
The department said the flooding affected over 2 million people from 691,619 families from 144 districts.
The department said 6,013 Bangkok residents have been evacuated to stay at 55 shelters in 25 districts.
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