The province of Ayutthaya in Thailand has been hit hard by floods in the past month. The floods occurred due to a large tropical storm that was followed by seasonal monsoon rains. 200 of the 500 ancient temples have been affected by the flooding, including a 400 year old temple known as the Chai Wattanaram Temple. These temples belong to a World Heritage Site and are a main attraction for tourists visiting Thailand. Although many people would say these temples are an intangible cost, Thailand’s Culture Minister estimates the damage costs at 3.2 million. The flooding has also displaced more than 215,000 families and flooded over 3 million acres of farmland.
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