Floods hit Pang Nga
Flash floods in the southern province of Phang Nga have affected at least 1,500 people from 260 families and damaged 1,500 rai of land.
Phang Nga authorities have set up rescue centres at local schools in the district to provide shelter and food for people affected by the floods. The flooding hit the Tai Muang and Takua Tung districts where most people had failed to make preparations for an inundation.Phang Nga governor Winai Buapradit said the flooding was the result of torrential rains on Monday and Tuesday. "We have provided necessities for those affected by the floods - particularly food and water," he said. Now that the situation had returned to normal, people have started returning to their houses. Winai said the damage was not as serious as earlier reported. Thammanoon Wannawichaikul, a provincial rescue chief, said the affected areas had been declared a disaster area to help officials provide assistance, including compensation. He warned residents to closely monitor weather broadcasts to stay abreast of sudden changes in the weather. The Nation
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