Bangkok, Nov.7 (ANI): The death toll from flooding in northern Thailand has risen to over 500.
The BBC quoted officials, as saying that three months of heavy rain have affected about a third of Thailand's provinces, destroying farmland and forcing tens of thousands from their homes.
Large parts of the capital Bangkok are also flooded and there are fears the city centre could yet be worse hit.
The government has announced a 100 billion Baht (about four billion dollars) recovery plan.
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said the money would be used to rebuild homes and businesses and restore the economy, which has been badly affected.
"The work must be completed in 45 days because people have suffered for so long already," the Bangkok Post quoted Yingluck, as saying.
She asked for public understanding as the government tackles the disaster, saying: "I admit that this task has really exhausted me, but I will never give up."
The authorities have come under criticism for what is perceived as a slow response to the flooding, and for giving conflicting advice about evacuations. (ANI)
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