Storms wreak havoc in 16 provinces

By THE NATION

 

 

Storms have wrecked 1,589 homes in 16 provinces, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said yesterday (April 7), though there have been no reports of any deaths.

 

Department director-general Monthon Sudprasert said a high-pressure system from China covering the Northeast and the South China Sea and southerly and southeasterly winds blowing the humidity from the South China Sea into the lower North, the Northeast, the Central and the East regions have caused thunderstorms and gusty winds since April 1.

 

“The sixteen provinces that have been affected are Phitsanulok, Phichit, Phetchabun, Nong Khai, Loei, Sakon Nakhon, Khon Kaen, Mukdahan, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Surin, Sisaket, Nakhon Sawan, Lopburi, Prachinburi, and Trat,” he said. “Thirty-nine districts, 80 subdistricts and 199 villages have reported damages covering 1,589 households.”

 

Besides this, 47 barns, a school and a temple have been damaged, and six cows killed.

 

“The department has coordinated with local administration offices, the military and related agencies to provide aids to victims,” he said.

 

“Consumer products, medical supplies and construction material are being delivered to help people fix their homes. The department will also dispatch officials to estimate the damage in each community and submit a report to the Finance Ministry to disburse money earmarked for natural disasters.”

 

If you require assistance during a natural disaster, contact the department via hotline 1784.

 

Source: http://www.nationthailand.com/news/30385528?utm_source=category&utm_medium=internal_referral

 

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yes  that roof  looks  so  sturdily  constructed.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Besides this, 47 barns, a school and a temple have been damaged, and six cows killed.

and a dog 

???? First class pointing there sir!

3 hours ago, Chazar said:

yes  that roof  looks  so  sturdily  constructed.

That's what I though, 

Maybe they should try fitting more supports when repairing it, then maybe it wont blow off 

8 hours ago, smedly said:

and a dog 

Maybe a partridge in a pear tree?????

Always makes me chuckle when they take pictures of people pointing at <deleted>. ????☝️????????

I live between Phitchit and Phitsanulok. Not a <deleted> drop of rain, puff of wind, NOWT!

And the only cow hurt was the burger I had for me tea!

That's strange. I live in the provincial capital of Nakhon Sawan and we haven't had any storms since 1 April. Of course a province is a big place and I haven't been watching the news programs.

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