Bueng Kan facing floods after incessant rains

BUENG KAN, 30 July 2015 (NNT) – Continuous downpours have resulted in flooding in some areas of the northeastern province of Bueng Kan, prompting authorities to provide urgent help for local residents.

In the wake of torrential rains which have continued in Bueng Kan for three weeks, Ban Na Kham Village in So Phisai district has been flooded with 1.2 meters of water while Moo 1 and Moo 2 Villages in Mueang district are also affected by overflows from canals.

So far, 25 homes and three fish farms have been damaged by the floodwater. The road linking Ban Pong Pueai Village and Ban Na Waeng Village is now submerged under one-meter-deep water. Residents are unable to travel in small vehicles and have to rely on military trucks in their daily commute.

However, the overall damage is still considered minimal as Mueang District Chief Adithep Kamolvej previously instructed officials to help villagers move their belongings to safe places in anticipation of a flood disaster. A special task force set up by the local administrative organization is also providing assistance for flood victims in the area.


-- NNT 2015-07-30

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It's floods or drought in Thailand. I thought there was a Department for Water Management? I am no expert but I thought the idea of this department would be to channel excessive rainwater into storage areas behind dams then release it during shortages.

Why don't the Thais import some European experts to advise? The floods in Pattaya should be able to sustain Issaan.

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A very sad statement about people who've lost a lot.