July 28, 20178 yr Sukhothai hard hit by floods By Thai PBS SUKHOTHAI: -- Sukhothai governor today (July 28) reported heavy flooding in the province after the Yom River overflowed and swept away sandbag embankment they hastily set up to prevent the town from overflowing water. The Yom river began to overflow and wash away sandbags at five locations of the embankment at about 5.30 pm yesterday, said Sukhothai governor Piti Kaewsalapsee. The water then quickly flowed into Sukhothai municipal area and inudating commercial and residential areas of the town. Authorities and volunteers were rushed to mend the damaged embankment and use pumps to drain out the water. Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/sukhothai-hard-hit-floods/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-07-28
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