The remains of the Pang Kha Bridge in Village 8, Tab Tao Subdistrict, after it was swept away by the surging Hong River, cutting off access between Ngaw and Tab Tao Subdistricts.

 

By Victor Wong

CHIANGRAI, Thailand – In the wake of catastrophic floods that have ravaged several provinces in northern Thailand, Disaster Aid Australia, in collaboration with Disaster Aid Thailand, has swiftly responded to provide much-needed relief to the affected communities. The floods, which have destroyed lives and property, left tens of thousands of people stranded with limited access to food and clean water.

 

The Australian team, led by Rotarians Brian Ashworth and Wendy De Luca, joined forces with the Thai team, including Capt. Dol Adinan, Chairman of Disaster Aid Thailand (DAT), Past President of the Rotary Club of Plutaluang, along with Peerasan Wongsri, President of the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya and Tom Keightley, President of the Rotary Club of Pattaya-Banglamung. The team arrived in the disaster-stricken area on September 1, 2024, to deliver critical aid to flood victims in the Tab Tao, Wiang, and San Sai Ngam Subdistricts of Thoeng District, as well as in Chiang Khong and Wiang Kaen Districts of Chiang Rai Province.

 

Brian Ashworth and Wendy De Luca from Disaster Aid Australia together with Capt. Dol Adinan and Peerasan Wongsri are greeted by members of the Rotary Club of Nakorn Thoeng at Mae Fah Luang International Airport, ready to deliver essential aid to flood-stricken communities.

 

Disaster Aid International, the global humanitarian organization behind this mission, operates under the umbrella of Rotary International. It is dedicated to providing support to communities affected by natural disasters worldwide.

Founded by Mr Ashworth in Australia, Disaster Aid International is renowned for deploying Sky Hydrant water filters, a key component of the Ultrafiltration Community Water Supply System. These filters are essential in disaster relief, as they provide immediate access to clean water, helping to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases and alleviate water scarcity. The system operates without the need for electricity and can purify water from heavily contaminated sources, producing water that meets World Health Organization standards.

 

Full story: Pattaya Mail 

-- 2024-09-04

 

 

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

The floods, which have destroyed lives and property, left tens of thousands of people stranded with limited access to food and clean water.

Where would their clean water normally come from?