Rayong hit by worst flooding in 60 years
Water from Prasae Reservoir swept into Krasae Bon in Rayong’s Klaeng district late on Sept 27. Rescuers carried elderly residents out, and by 3.15am the water had still not fallen. Villagers who have lived beside the Prasae River for more than 60 years say they have never seen water come into their houses like this. … The story Rayong hit by worst flooding in 60 years as seen on Thaiger News .
Rayong, Thailand experienced its worst flooding in 60 years as the Prasae Reservoir water surged into Krasae Bon in the Klaeng district of Rayong on September 27. Rescuers worked tirelessly to evacuate elderly residents and those unable to move due to the fast-approaching water. The Royal Irrigation Department reported the reservoir at 331 million cubic meters, 112.60% of its capacity.
The department released 24 million cubic meters of water per day through the spillway. Rayong declared four districts as disaster zones, including Klaeng, Mueang Rayong, Khao Chamao, and Wang Chan. The floodwaters reached houses and fruit orchards, with authorities advising residents to move to higher ground. The Public Relations Department reported closed roads and soldiers and rescue units being deployed.
Neighboring Chon Buri also faced similar flooding, prompting aid deliveries and surveying of damage.
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