Continuous rains throughout the northern and central parts of the country have resulted in widespread flooding throughout Thailand. Sixty out of 78 provinces are now affected by the floods, with 30 being badly affected.
More than 250 people have lost their lives in the flooding. Hundreds of thousands have either been displaced or marooned. Even large cities such as Ayutthaya have been completely inundated, with residents evacuated to other provinces.
Flooding has also affected Bangkok, with 15 areas of the city particularly hard hit.
CCF Thailand is assessing the impact of the flooding in its operational areas. According to the latest reports, two sponsored children have died and two mothers also lost their lives in the flooding and mudslides. Families have also lost their livelihoods. As of early October, some 1,200 industrial factories in 33 provinces were submerged and affecting 41,000 workers according to Thailand’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare.
Food, water and other essential items are scarce in the flooded areas. CCF Thailand is distributing relief supplies (rice, blankets, mosquito nets, mattress, t-shirts, canned food) and continuing to assess the needs of children and families.
