Death toll from Thailand floods rises to 25

The death toll from flooding in Thailand has risen to 25, with six provinces remaining inundated as water levels gradually receded, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on Tuesday.

Over 664,000 households in 10 provinces have been affected by heavy rainfall and flash floods since Nov. 22, and nearly 29,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, the department said in a statement.

Residents in affected areas were cautioned about potential flash floods and runoff over the next few days, particularly in foothills, waterways and low-lying areas, the weather authority said.

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