Thai Rath Edition
8 May 2022 12:10
Heavy rain in many areas resulting in flooding Revealed late on May 7. meteorological departmentreported that during 7-10 May, southeastern winds prevailed over upper Thailand. have more strength causing the area to have more rain and some heavy rain together with pressure patches The low air cover over the lower Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone. and will move up to cover the Upper Bay of Bengal, causingSouthThere was continuous rain and heavy rain in some places. During 11-12 May, south and southwesterly winds. blowing over Thailand causing the area to continue to rain and some heavy rain for the wind wave areaandaman seaThere are waves about 2 meters high and the Gulf of Thailand with 1-2 meters high waves in areas with thunderstorms. Fiery waves more than 2 meters high
in the area Surat Thani Province In the evening of May 6, there was heavy rain and flash floods in 3 districts, including Vibhavadi District, Chaiya District and Tha Chang District, including 3 sub-districts, 8 villages in the area of Moo 7, 8, 11, 13 and 15 Ta Subdistrict. Kuk Nuea, Vibhavadi District, Moo 7, Pak Mak Subdistrict, Chaiya District, and Moo 4 and 5 Tambon Pak Chalui, Tha Chang District, 78 households, 280 people were affected, no injuries or deaths. As for Ban Thep Nimit, Village No. 11, Takuk Nuea Sub-district, Vibhavadi District, strong forest currents eroded the road, causing the pickup truck to be driven by Samran Copykan as the driver. The water crashed into the canal and damaged it. Like at Ban Kiem Poh, Village No. 5, Pak Chalui Subdistrict, Tha Chang District, the floodwaters rushed past the bridge, and two more trucks were hit by the floodwaters, and the current swept away a Myanmar worker at a bridge near the school. Ban Khlong Wai Police Station, Village No. 7, Takuk Nuea Subdistrict, Vibhavadi District, forest water slashed bamboo and fallen trees, blocking the road on the bridge, Mr. Noppadon Khaomali, Vibhavadi District Chief mobilizes the village headman, village headman and villagers to help eliminate debris. wood and garbage The route is now open.
Mr. Witchawut Jinto, the governor of Surat Thani province, said that he ordered the sheriffs in all three areas to join the organization. Local government in the area Security Guard, Tha Chana Branch, Kamnan, village headman, AP, Volunteer to rescue the Ruamjai Siam Pu In Foundation (Ban Yang Phong) and the Pak Mak Subdistrict Administrative Organization rescuers helped the villagers lift their belongings to a height because the rain was still likely to fall again. while the command center for floods, storms and landslides in Surat Thani province Order all districts in the area and related agencies to alert people living along the canals below, to be on the lookout for flash floods. with staff to monitor the situation closely 24 hours a day
Mr. Wichawut also said that Prepare evacuation centers, tools, equipment, and forklifts in case of emergency so that villagers can help immediately. And publicize the people in the area to prohibit driving through the fast flowing water. or go into flooded areas to prevent loss Organize DPP officers and volunteers from the Foundation to watch out for trees and rubbish flowing at the bridge piers. to be removed from the bridge piers immediately. After the rain stopped, the officers were ordered to survey the damage. to help the victims continue
Born in Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincerainheavy in many areas Especially in the area of Phrom Khiri District, after heavy rains, the Song Rak Waterfall flooded the area of Mu 1 and Mu 6, Ton Hong Subdistrict, Phrom Khiri District, Road, Bridge and houses along the canal were damaged. Forest waters also flooded concrete roads in the village, damaged villagers riding in cars. One motorcycle was hit by water and fell off the road. The authorities managed to help them in time. Later, in the morning of May 7, the water had receded back to normal. But only the damage is under investigation.
while Mr. Praj Pratsakul, Governor of Chiang Mai Province Received notification from Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province that flooding occurred in the area of Moo 1, 2, 12 and 13, Khuang Pao Subdistrict, Chom Thong District, due to accumulated rain all night on May 6 until morning. On the 7th of May causing flooding Down from Doi Inthanon, flooding occurs in low areas and Highway No. 108, Chiang Mai-Hod route. Water passing through the sewers did not flood the road. Currently, Chom Thong Highway Department officials are coordinating to facilitate blocking 1 lane of traffic on the road during the flood crossing the road. and ordered the officers of the Khuang Pao Subdistrict Administrative Organization to dig up the old waterway that had overgrown grass to allow the water to flow easily. For in the area of people’s houses that are flooded The staff has already taken the water pump to help drain the water. It is expected that if there is no repeated rain, it will return to normal conditions. At the same time, the village headman, Khuang Pao Subdistrict Administrative Organization and in many areas have been instructed to survey the damage to help the villagers.
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