Flood death toll now 437

Flooding still prevails in 25 provinces and the death toll has risen to 437 with two missing,one each in Mae Hong Son and Uttaradit, the Department of Disaster Relief and Mitigation announced on Thursday.

The 25 provinces ravaged by flooding are Bangkok, Phichit, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Samut Sakhon, Ubon Ratchathani, Khon Kaen, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Roi Et, Maha Sarakham, Kalasin, Chachoengsao, Nakhon Nayok and Prachin Buri.

Since July 5 when tropical storm Nock-ten hit Thailand a total of 63 provinces have been hit by flooding.

Floodwaters have receded in 38 provinces where restoration work has begun.