The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has reported on the situation of flood at present, where 11 provinces remain affected.

Throughout August 27 until November 24 a total of 5.176 million people in 47 provinces were affected by flood. 296 people died. Damage to farmlands is estimated at six million rai. The damage estimate so far amounts to 6.9 billion baht.

36 provinces are already free from flood. 11 provinces remain affected to some degree. These comprise Phichit, Nakhon Sawan, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Lop Buri, Sara Buri, Suphan Buri, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom and Bangkok.

Regarding the inundation in Bangkok's eastern area, the situation has already returned to normal except for areas beyond the water barrier erected along the Chao Phraya River. Bangkoknoi and Mahasawad canals have caused flooding during high sea.

Yesterday the Prem Tinnasulanond Foundation presented 11 million baht of donated money to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, so the latter could use it for assisting those along the Chao Phraya River who remain affected.