Flood situation in North, Northeast remains critical

CHAIYAPHUM, Oct 5 (TNA) – Flooding in several northern and northeastern provinces, Chaiyaphum, Lampang and Si Sa Ket, remained critical Monday, but the water level in the Chao Phraya River in central Thailand is not worrisome, according to government sources.

In the northeastern province of Chaiyaphum, heavy rain has triggered a third round of flash floods in Chaiyaphum municipality, its worst flood in 50 years.

Incessant rain caused the flood in the provincial capital district resulting in overflowing reservoirs since last week.

Many roads have been inundated by around one metre deep floodwaters, causing traffic congestion. Flood-hit schools also suspended their final examinations and temporarily closed.

In addition, provincial workers are currently unable to drain floodwaters from the affected areas as water in the Lam Pa Tao Dam and the provincial seat reached the same level.

Local agencies must build a flood wall to prevent flood waters flowing back into the municipality before pumping the water out.

(MCOT)