Severe flooding across Thailand has left at least 22 people dead and affected nearly 370,000 residents in 19 provinces, authorities said on Wednesday, as government agencies ramped up emergency relief and recovery efforts.

According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers have inundated more than 109,000 households. The worst-hit areas include Uttaradit, Ayutthaya, and Yasothon, where most of the fatalities were recorded.

Officials reported eight deaths each in Uttaradit and Ayutthaya, while three were confirmed in Yasothon. Other provinces, including Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, and Ubon Ratchathani, remain under close watch as water levels continue to rise.

The Thai government has deployed over 790 rescue and relief vehicles and machines to assist affected communities. Emergency teams are working to evacuate stranded residents, distribute food and clean water, and assess infrastructure damage.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has instructed all relevant agencies to ensure rapid assistance and transparency in aid distribution. Each affected household will receive 9,000 baht (US$245) in financial aid as part of the government’s immediate support package.

Local authorities and volunteers continue to reinforce flood barriers and monitor key river basins amid forecasts of additional rainfall in northern and central Thailand over the coming days.

The DDPM urged residents in low-lying and riverside areas to remain on alert, follow official updates, and cooperate with rescue operations as the situation evolves.