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Thailand – Flash Floods (TMD, Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 1 August 2018)

Heavy rain has been affecting several areas of northern and central Thailand over the past few days, causing flash floods and rivers to overflow.

According to local media, as of 1 August, 500 houses have been flooded in the Mae Sai district (Chiang Rai province), close to the border with Myanmar/Burma.

Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rain is expected to affect the North and Northeast areas of the country, including the areas already affected.