Thailand's government approves emergency funding after deadly floods that impacted millions

The Thai government approved $122 million in emergency funding on Tuesday to assist victims of severe flooding. The financial aid follows a period of heavy rainfall that has impacted the nation since mid-September.

The deluge has affected more than 2.6 million people across Thailand and resulted in at least 19 deaths. The government's allocation is intended to provide relief to those impacted by the ongoing crisis.