YALA, 27 December 2014 – The municipality of Yala is bracing for masses of water released earlier from Banglang Dam.
Water pumps have been installed to drain rain water out of the area; 15000 sand bags have also been put in to form a water barrier around downtown Yala .
Although the water levels at the Pattani and the Saiburi rivers, measured early Saturday morning, remained the same as they were several days before, officers will closely monitor the two rivers, which run through the municipal area.
Authorities expected a large mass of water from Banglang dam to reach downtown Yala on Saturday. Residents have been warned to be prepared for flood by moving their belongings to higher ground and protecting their homes with water barriers.
