Thailand floods kill 70

70 people are known dead after a devastating flood hit Thailand this Saturday. Massive amounts of water and mud struck many small villages 186 miles north of Bangkok, startling many villagers in the middle of the night. Though floods are common this time of year, deforestation of the area accelerated the effects, making them extremely deadly. The water surged through 7 different villages in the middle of the night, killing many women and children. This unusually wet weather is suspected to be an effect of hurricane Usagi. The Thai government has said that they are now planning to build new villages out of the way of the river.

by Veronica Walker