UTHAI THANI, 17 Jan 2015 Uthai Thani province has declared winter-stricken Ban Rai district a disaster zone after the temperature there has dropped below 15 degrees Celsius for more than three consecutive days.
The chilly weather in Ban Rai district has reportedly affected more than 63,000 people in 136 villages. The province is paying special attention to children, the handicapped, the elderly and the underprivileged.
According to Deputy Governor of Uthai Thani Wisit Kuratanavej, the private sector earlier donated winter garments to affected people in Ban Rai district. Despite the donations, there are still a large number of people who are in need of help.
Ban Rai district is prone to chilly weather due to its mountainous terrain.
