SURAT THANI, 23 November 2013 Surat Thani Deputy Governor Wongsiri Promchana reported that continual heavy rain has caused flooding in low lying areas in 13 districts, 14 sub-districts, and 77 villages, affecting 1,959 households and 8,200 people.
Flooded areas in Surat Thani include 4 sub-districts and 13 villages in Tha Chana District, where 190 millimeters of rain has been recorded. Other flood-stricken areas include 9 sub-districts and 54 villages in Chaiya District, and 10 villages in Kanchanadit District. Vehicles can still pass through the areas. Disaster Prevention and Mitigation personnel and equipment have been deployed to render assistance and pump water out of the area.
Local administrative organizations, charities, and disaster prevention volunteers are also providing aid. Surat Thani Province has established a Flood Relief Center and has issued warnings for residents of lowland and river areas to be alert to flooding during this period.
