Key facts
- Thousands of people are sheltering in Bangkok evacuation centers due to flooding.
- Flooding has affected 41 provinces in Thailand.
- At least eight people have died as a result of the floods.
- More than 580,000 homes have been impacted.
- Economic damage is estimated at 11 billion baht ($320 million).
Thousands of people are taking shelter in evacuation centers in Bangkok as heavy rains have caused widespread flooding across 41 provinces in Thailand. Residents in the capital waded through waist-deep waters following weekend downpours. The floods have resulted in at least eight deaths and impacted over 580,000 homes. The economic damage nationwide is estimated at 11 billion baht ($320 million).