17 districts in Surat Thani still flooded

 

 

SURAT THANI - 14 December 2016 (NNT) - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has reported that water levels in the southern region have begun to recede, while in Surat Thani province, water levels are still rising in Ta Sathon of Phunphin district. 

Water from Ta Sathon Canal has flooded Ta Sathon subdistrict as a result of water overflowing from the Tapi River. Flooding has been recorded between 1-3 meters deep, rendering over 50 households uninhabitable. The area continues to be flooded by water coming from Phrasaeng and Khian Sa districts. A total of 17 districts in Surat Thani have been affected by the flood, while nine districts have begun to recover. 

The department has also reported that floodwaters have receded in the provinces of Krabi, Yala, Narathiwat, Ranong, Pattani, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Chumphon, but persists in 15 districts across Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Songkhla, and Phatthalung. Officials have continued to provide disaster relief to locals, while more rainfall is expected between December 15th and 18th. 

Meanwhile, Deputy Spokesperson of the National Council for Peace and Order Col Sirichan Ngathong has revealed that it has instructed peacekeepers and related officials to consider appropriate measures for flood prevention in the southern region.

 

-- nnt 2016-12-14

But the tourists are there in double the number? They enjoy to come to see the rain?

55 minutes ago, Brer Fox said:

But the tourists are there in double the number? They enjoy to come to see the rain?

Not sure what tourists and flooding have in comment, but i hope this has minimal impact on the good citizens of Thailand. They have been through enough over the last 2 years.

Oh Yes!  an  Election  will  solve   all  the  flood  issues.   Right!

  How about   a  lot  of sunshine  to  help  with  recovery.