200 homes destroyed in Chiang Rai storm

Chiang Mai Mail Reporters

A violent summer storm hit 5 villages in Chiang Rai Province, destroying more than 200 houses on the night of April 23, according to the Chiang Rai Provincial Authority.

Ban Pabong, Ban Payang, Ban Dong Takien, Ban Takien Thong and Ban Pa Pee were the villages hit the hardest in the storm which brought strong winds, heavy rains and thunderstorms. Rooftops were blown off with some landing as far as 100 meters away from the house.

Pol Sub Lt Manoo Sailangka, the President of Tambon Charaoen Muang Administration Organization, said that houses, rice mills, and farming equipment had sustained heavy damage in the storm. The full cost is yet to be assessed but the area has asked for emergency financial assistance from Chiang Rai Governor Sumeth Saengnimnual.

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-- Chiang Mai Mail 2010/04/27

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Good Posting

Hopefully ,no one injured