Rescue officials have been delivering food and drinking water to residents in Tha Chang, Moo 6, Tab Phueng, Sri Samrong District, Sukhothai, as the Yom River has eroded the dike by nearly 20 meters, causing severe flooding in the area.
As of September 26, 2024, flooding in Tab Phueng continues to worsen due to the river’s persistent erosion. The flooding has affected several villages, leading to the closure of Highway 101, a major route to the north, as both sides of the road are underwater, posing risks to travelers. Residents traveling from Sri Samrong to the city now have to take an alternative route through local roads.
In the early hours, floodwaters from Moo 6, Tab Phueng, moved to Klong Bo Sot, Moo 4, Tan Tia District, reaching nearly 1 meter in height, prompting residents to move valuable items to higher ground.
At a local chicken farm owned by Prathan Yongyati, workers and rescue teams rushed to relocate 2,000 laying hens to another farm temporarily, following livestock officials’ recommendations to prevent drowning as water levels rise. Additionally, over 3,000 fish from the owner’s fishing pond have already fled due to the flooding.
As for the Yom River in Phrae province, water levels remain high and are expected to continue affecting Sukhothai in the coming days. Various monitoring stations report significant water levels, including 9.07 meters at one station and other areas exceeding the bank level, creating a critical situation for surrounding communities.
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This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
