Clean-up begins as floods pass through Nan
NAN - Rehabilitation work is beginning in upper and central districts of this northern province as floodwaters from the overflowing Nan River move south, governor Chainarong Wongyai said on Thursday.
Rehabilitation efforts are underway in northern Thailand's Nan province as floodwaters from overflowing Nan River recede and move south, according to Governor Chainarong Wongyai. The governor reported on Thursday that hard-hit upstream districts of Pua and Tha Wang Pha, which received up to 380 millimeters of rain on Wednesday, are now drying out.
Floodwaters have reached Muang and Phu Phiang districts on the opposite side of Muang district, separated by the Nan River. The water level peaked early Thursday morning and is now decreasing. Embankments proved effective in protecting Muang district, where water levels ranged from 10 to 50 centimeters. Storm drains overflowed, and workers pumped water back into the river.
Nan Hospital in Muang district will close until Saturday, with emergency patients being treated at its field hospital. Several schools in Muang district remain closed on Thursday. The floodwater is flowing past Phu Phiang district, which lacks embankments. Gov. Chainarong expects the floodwater to reach the last downstream district of Wiang Sa, with a peak expected around 2 PM on Thursday.
Flooding is likely in low-lying areas of Wiang Sa, although its main economic zone is protected by flood walls. Provincial officials are mobilizing resources to provide food and drinking water to flood victims. Two people died in strong storm runoff in Pua and Tha Wang Pha districts on Wednesday.
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