Severe flooding has claimed the lives of 23 people across Thailand, including four in Bangkok. About 29 provinces are currently grappling with dangerous water levels. Heavy rainfall has also hit southern Myanmar, where at least eight deaths have been reported. The rains lasted for a week, causing rivers to overflow and homes to be destroyed. Many residents have been forced to evacuate their villages. Rescue teams are working to reach isolated areas. Local governments are struggling to manage the scale of the disaster.