Nakhon Phanom Province, heavy rain fell in the middle of the night for more than an hour. Water floods roads in the municipality. The water level was about 20-30 centimeters high, causing distress to the people. Officials operated water pumps to rush to drain the water into the Mekong River. Prevent impact on economic areas

Nakhon Phanom Province, heavy rain continued during the middle of the night in the Mueang District area, including various districts. Almost the entire province Especially the city of Nakhon Phanom. Heavy rain occurred for more than an hour, starting at 10:00 p.m., causing flooding in community areas in the municipality. The water level was about 20-30 centimeters high because it could not drain into the Mekong River in time. create trouble for the people

Nakhon Phanom Municipality has mobilized officials to investigate. Find a way to drain water into the Mekong River as much as possible. Ready to operate a large diesel engine water pump with additional installations. During the rainy season at 6 different points to pump water and drain it into the Mekong River. Prevent flooding in community and economic areas. It is expected that if there is no rain falling all night. In the morning the water level will drop to normal situation. The Nakhon Phanom Municipality still has to be prepared to run the water pump at all times. If there is rain in the area

The latest Mekong water level is approximately 5.80 meters, approximately 6 meters from the critical point of overflowing the banks, considered to still be able to support water from various areas. Including the main tributaries get a lot more.

Source: Thai News Agency