Nakhon Pathom hit as high tides, northern runoff flood Sam Phran orchards
NAKHON PATHOM — High tides and runoff from northern provinces have pushed the Tha Chin River 50 centimetres above its banks in Sam Phran district, flooding homes and damaging orchards. At Boonrat Prachanuwat Bridge across the Tha Chin River on Monday, water stood at 1.70 metres, rising to 2 metres during high tide — about […] The post Nakhon Pathom hit as high tides, northern runoff flood Sam…
Nakhon Pathom faces flooding from high tides and runoff from northern provinces, inundating homes and damaging orchards in Sam Phran district. The Tha Chin River reached 2 meters, 50 centimeters above the banks, during high tide. Water is projected to continue rising as it flows from Suphan Buri, Bang Len, Nakhon Chai Si, and Sam Phran.
In Moo 2, Sam Phran subdistrict, coconut and orchid growers have placed sandbags to protect their crops, while officials are also using sandbags to prevent water from entering homes and agricultural areas. The Sam Phran health-promoting hospital is distributing medicine for skin conditions and water-related rashes to residents. Bedridden patients and pregnant women can receive help, including transportation to hospitals, via village heads or local administration.
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