Flooding leaves dozens dead in Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand ((CNN) -- Heavy rains and flooding have killed at least 87 people in Thailand in recent months, local authorities said.

The deaths occurred between July 29 and September 12, according to the Interior Ministry.

Flooding is still affecting 16 provinces, with Phichit in the north among the hardest-hit.

Twenty-three people died in Phichit province, mostly from drowning, according to officials.

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