PUBLISHED : 16 Dec 2024 at 14:35
Severe Flooding Continues to Impact Southern Provinces – Flooding remains a critical issue in five southern provinces, severely affecting at least 128,000 families, as reported by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Director-general Pasakorn Boonyalak disclosed that flooding has been reported in 1,998 villages across Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Ranong, and Surat Thani provinces, resulting in significant distress for 128,035 households.
In Chumphon, localities such as Lamae, Lang Suan, Muang, Pathiu, Phato, Sawi, Tha Sae, and Thung Tako are experiencing receding floodwaters.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is facing rising floodwaters with areas including Bang Khan, Chalerm Prakiat, Chang Klang, Chua-uat, Chawang, Chian Yai, Chulabhorn, Hua Sai, Khanom, Lan Saka, Muang, Na Bon, Nop Thi Tam, Pak Phanang, Phipun, Phra Phrom, Phrommakhiri, Ron Phibun, Sichon, Tha Sala, and Thung Song under severe conditions.
In Phatthalung, the flood situation is improving with water levels decreasing in Khuan Khanun, Khao Chaison, Kong Ra, Muang, Sri Banphot, and Sri Nakharin districts.
Ranong also reported falling water levels in Kra Buri, La-un, and Muang districts.
Surat Thani is witnessing rising floodwaters in Ban Na San, Chaiya, Don Sak, Kanchanadit, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Muang, Tha Chana, and Tha Chang districts.
Tragically, eight fatalities have been confirmed due to the flooding in the affected regions. Since the onset of this southern wet season, flooding has impacted 11 provinces, resulting in 35 fatalities and affecting a staggering 737,091 households.
