July 19 – Ranong floods begin to recede. After the continuous rain until the flash flood Many people were affected. In Chumphon, the flood water eroded the road, almost 10 meters long.

Continued heavy rain in Ranong province As a result, yesterday evening, there was a flash flood that flooded many areas in Liam Subdistrict, Kra Buri District, affecting about 200 households in 7 villages.

From the inspection this morning The city of Ranong is still raining sporadically. The flooded area has returned to normal But still need to be constantly vigilant If there is still heavy rain today

As for Kra Buri District, the investigation found that most areas are returning to normal conditions. But there is also an area which is a low slope area like a pan basin. There is still flooding due to waiting for water to drain It is also a recurring flooding ground. Because there is no good drainage if there is heavy rain.

While the Ranong Provincial Security Office summed up the impact of heavy rains flash flood flooding And gusty winds in 5 districts, 25 sub-districts, 82 villages, 381 households, 1,644 people were affected. Various agencies involved, including government agencies, local government organizations, volunteers, and foundations have provided initial assistance. The damage is still under investigation. as well as organizing surveillance officers closely monitor the situation Ready to help 24 hours a day.

road flooded Villagers suffer in many areas of Chumphon Province

as well as Chumphon Province. continuous rain causing flash floods and flash floods in many areas Especially the water in the Nakarat Canal which is a newly dug canal that diverts water to the sea rises and flows vigorously before entering the sea As a result, the road that cuts through the aforementioned canal, located in Moo 6, Khun Krating Sub-district, Mueang District, Chumphon Province, was washed away by the turbulent water, about 10 meters long, all kinds of vehicles and people could not pass through.

In the area of the road that has been washed away by the canal, there will be a project to build a bridge over the Chumphon Canal diversion canal. Traffic surface, width 8 meters, length 114 meters, connected to the construction road, reinforced concrete surface, width 6 meters, no shoulder, length 161 meters, contract started on February 11, 2023, contract ended on April 30, 2025, construction period 810 days, budget of more than 25 million baht.

As for the Chumphon Canal, the water had risen from the confluence of canals in Kraburi District, Ranong Province, causing the water to overflow and flood people's houses along the canal in Ban Na Subdistrict. Khun Krating Subdistrict and some villages in Wang Phai Municipality Mueang Chumphon District people moving their belongings and pets on high ground

Meanwhile, at the bridge over the Chumphon Canal in front of Wat Phra Kwang Khun Krating Subdistrict The water rose to the level of the bridge over the road. In addition, the water flowed intermittently on Asia Road 41 on the way up, 1 lane between kilometer markers 3-5 for a distance of more than 100 meters, but all types of vehicles could still pass slowly with caution.

As for the wild water that flows down from the mountains As a result, agricultural areas, public roads and houses of people in Lamae, Phato, Sawi and Tha Sae districts were damaged. Related agencies are currently accelerating surveys and providing assistance.

while the Meteorological Department Issued announcement No. 19 about depression “Talim” over upper Vietnam. Reducing power to an active low pressure cell. and will decay in the future but during this day until tomorrow The rather strong southwest monsoon still prevails over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, resulting in some heavy to very heavy rainfall in Thailand. Ask people to be careful of the dangers of heavy to very heavy rain and cumulative rain. which may cause flash floods and flash floods Especially in the foothill slopes near waterways and lowland areas. Including increasing caution when traveling through areas with thunderstorms. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency