BANGKOK, THAILAND -- The death toll in Thailand's storm-triggered flash floods has reached 22 following the latest fatalities, officials said Wednesday.
The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department said the Nock-Ten tropical storm has affected 22 provinces in Thailand's North, Northeast and Central Plains, the Bangkok Post reported.
The highest number of deaths was reported in Mae Hong Son, where seven people have died, Director-general Wibul Sanguanpong said. Six deaths were reported in Phrae, while Sukhothai had 4. Meanwhile, Chiang Mai and Nakhon Phanom reported two fatalities each and Udon Thani, one. One person has been reported missing as well.
The Nock-Ten tropical storm has affected at least 1,371,137 people, as it has triggered several flash floods throughout the country. In addition, 619,723 rai of crop fields have been damaged, Sanguanpong stated.
As of Wednesday, flood waters were still affecting 411,585 people, inundating the provinces of Phrae, Sukhothai, Uttaradit, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Tak, Nakhon Sawan, Ayutthaya and Mukdahan.
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