Heavy rains hit Trang; About 1,200 villagers affected

TRANG, March 26 -- Several roads leading to villages in the southern province of Trang are now impassable to vehicles as they are submerged under about 60 centimetres of floodwater after days of heavy rains, a senior official said Saturday.

So Hemakul, chief of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation office in Trang, said four districts, including the provincial seat, are now under floodwater, causing hardships to about 1,200 people while heavy rains continue to devastate the province. More than 500 rai of farmland is under deep floodwater as the water level in canals is rising rapidly.

Floodwater in parts of the provincial seat is currently over one metre high while roads leading to villages are cut, Mr So said. The road leading to Tham Khao Chang Hai Cave in Nayong district, an important tourist destination in the province, is also submerged as it is located on low land near a canal.

People living along the banks of Trang River have already evacuated to higher ground, along with personal effects and pets, on fears that water might overflow the banks within the next few days. (MCOT online news)

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-- TNA 2011/03/26

Rain has been pouring on and off since yesterday, friday.

As reported, several low land areas have been soaking up rising water.

However, glad to report, the township Trung itself is not at all affected.

The town itself are many meters higher than the surrounding provincial.

It is biz as usual around Trung.

But in PhutTaLoong and surrounding areas, most are flooded as reported.

All biz are open as usual in Trung.

Most highway, particularly 419 into Trung is safe for motorists, for now anyway. :jap:

However, our workers and family along Trung river, are currently staying put. I guess, only some low sections of the river are evacuating for the moment.

Not all areas along Trung river are covered with water. But the water level is rising for the moment.

Keep us posted, weird weird weather for this time of year....