Flooding in Yala city has begun to subside after the rain has stopped, while Pattani, downstream before entering the sea, is flooded. Receiving water from Narathiwat-Yala. Meteorology Department warns the lower southern region. Watch out for accumulated rain for another 1 day. Flood situation in Yala Municipality After raining continuously for several days Accumulated rainfall Make the water in the pond wet flowing into low-lying areas There is flooding in houses and roads. This morning, the rain has stopped. It is found that the amount of flood water has partially decreased. Meanwhile, in some parts, the water level continues to increase. which villagers who live in the old market area They said the water was coming quickly. I'm hoping it won't be like in 1988. It's not there yet, but the water will continue to increase. Some points are as high as the waist. There are 7 districts affected, 6,898 households, 27,714 people, 1 house partially damaged, 117 households, 520 people evacuated, 24 roads and 1 bridge. Pattani receives water from Nara-Yala. Pattani Province Mass of water from Narathiwat Province Has flowed into the Sai Buri River causing the level in the river to rise rapidly and overflowed into the houses of people adjacent to the Sai Buri riverside in the area of ??4 districts, namely Kapho District, Thung Yang Daeng District, Sai Buri District, Mai Kaen District. In addition, water masses from Yala Province It has expanded and flowed down to the Pattani River. Causing the water level to rise as well. Resulting in water overflowing the banks. and expanded to inundate areas adjacent to the Pattani River in 4 districts, namely Mueang District, Yarang District, Nong Chik District, and Khok Pho District. The water level continued to rise. Especially in the area of ??Village No. 1, Janga Village, Village No. 1, Yue Mo Village, Pakaharang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Pattani Province, which is a lowland area next to the Pattani River. The water level has flooded the road leading into the village. People were faced with flood waters nearly 1 meter high. Villagers had to use boats as a means of transportation. Cars and essential appliances have been placed up high. Most recently, the Pattani Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office Disaster areas have been declared: 8 districts, 30 subdistricts, 95 villages, 20 communities, 8,360 households, and 25,479 people have suffered. Meteorological Department Warning to the lower southern region The rain has begun to subside. But still need to be careful of accumulated rain and remaining water in various river basins. which must expedite drainage The waves are still strong and the situation should improve. And the waves are still strong. Please be careful for one more day.

Source: Thai News Agency