At least 533 killed from floods

The flood toll now stands at 533, with two people missing, Disaster Mitigation Centre director Phanu Yaemsri said yesterday, adding that floods continue to ravage 24 provinces, affecting 2.84 million people and 11 million rai of farmland.

The flooding has also made 69 highways in 10 provinces and 191 roads in 29 provinces impassable, he said. The Bhumibol Dam is up to 99.3 per cent of its capacity, while the Sirikit Dam is filled to 99.6 per cent of its capacity. The Kwae Noi dam is full, while the Pasak Dam is brimming at 129 per cent of its capacity, he added.