YALA, Jan 3 – A nine-year old girl reportedly drowned in Yala as heavy rainfall triggered flooding in nine southern provinces, according to Thailand’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department.

The child, identified as Sareeta Sa-u, drowned in Yala in a raging river. Homes, schools and government offices have been submerged, affecting over 50,000 people.

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