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This bulletin is being issued for information only, and reflects the current situation and details presently available. The Thai Red Cross is not seeking international assistance at this time.
Summary: Since late July 2013, Thailand has been facing sporadic flooding, mainly in the north and north-eastern provinces. From late September, seasonal rainfall was further exacerbated by the combined impact of several tropical storms resulting in climatic depressions over Thailand that led to heavy rainfall in many provinces throughout the country. By early October, a total of 45 provinces were affected by floods, out of which 25 provinces are severely affected. The reported death toll from these floods has risen to 61 people, and more than 3.5 million are affected.
To date, the Thai Red Cross has been active in 22 flood-affected provinces. So far, the National Society has provided 64,000 families with relief assistance which comprises family kits, drinking water, hot meals, search-and-rescue services, and medical assistance.