The Sukhothai province in Thailand experienced intense flooding when the banks of the Yom River broke on Monday, resulting in over 500 households in the commercial district changing into inundated. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin conveyed persistent concerns about the flood scenario in Sukhothai following relentless rain.
Although the prime minister didn’t confirm his visit to the flood-stricken Sukhothai, he introduced plans to travel to Ubon Ratchathani, one other province going through main flood threats, on Friday. PM Srettha met with the Royal Irrigation Department’s deputy director-general yesterday to deliberate on preventative measures against the flood impression.
Local authorities yesterday reported that the rising water levels of the Yom River, which flows via Sukhothai, had reached a depth nearing 8 metres.
The banks or dykes are designed to resist water ranges beneath eight.15 metres. In response to the rising water ranges, the municipality has begun to put additional sandbags at Phra Ruang Bridge above the Yom River. This measure goals to stop floodwaters from reaching crucial local authorities buildings, together with town corridor, the provincial court, a police station, the submit office, and residential areas.
According to Chamnan Chutiang, director of the Phitsanulok Provincial Irrigation Project, the floods have impacted one hundred thirty five,000 rai (around 216 sq. kilometres) of land within the neighbouring province of Phitsanulok. He further warned that the continuing storms in the northern region would improve rainfall, thereby exacerbating the flood state of affairs.
Phusit Somjit, governor of Phitsanulok, has instructed authorities companies in Phrom Phiram and Bang Rakam districts to arrange for vital flooding and to implement drainage measures to protect local rice fields.
In another growth, the rising water levels in the Wang River have led to flooding in Lampang, affecting 257 villages throughout eight districts. Local officers reported a gradual discount in water levels in three of those districts, however residents declare this to be the worst flooding experienced up to now 13 years, Bangkok Post reported.
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