Still in crisis, the Songkhla floods cause more than 117,000 people to suffer, 2 deaths.

Songkhla floods affected 110 sub-districts, 705 villages, causing more than 117,000 people to suffer, and two people died if there is no more rain, the situation will worsen.

November 29, 2024 at 10:30 am Flood situation from heavy rain. Continuously from 25 – 28 November 2024, leading to Songkhla Province Mr. Chotinarin Kerdsom, Governor of Songkhla Province All 16 districts had to be declared disaster areas, which affected 110 sub-districts, 705 town, 39 communities, a total of 117,009 people, and 537 households and 2,034 people evacuation, 2 died and were injured. 3 cases

While rain is still falling in many areas of the province. combined with seawater backing up causing continued flooding in low-lying areas Canalside and lakeside areas

Flood situation this time It has also affected the property and public facilities of the people. It damaged 109 houses, more than 10,522 rai of agricultural land, 22 roads, 3 bridges, 1 half-bridge and 2 schools, and local authorities are in a hurry to survey more damage to provide support.

To provide assistance Songkhla Province has ordered the area a local government agency and government agencies support disaster victims They distributed 24,102 food boxes, 36,428 drinking water bottles, 4,671 relief bags, set up 37 kitchens, distributed 4,994 sets of medicines and medical supplies, and provided support with equipment, tools, 93 boats, 65 water pumps, 6 water pumps, and 6-wheeled vehicles built 9 high cars, 50,125 sandbags, including Songkhla irrigation project, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center Division 12 Songkhla, Water Resources Office No. 8 and Songkhla Regional Administrative Agency Install water pumps to drain water in flooded areas. Including military groups, police, foundations, volunteers, Songkhla Regional Flood Prevention and Mitigation Office to deal with flood-affected areas, districts, local administrative bodies, kamnans, village leaders in flood-affected areas. I went to the area to survey the damage to support the people.

Mr. Chotinarin Kerdsom, Governor of Songkhla Region All relevant organizations were stressed to mobilize and maintain the region as a whole during this period. To be ready to deal with situations that may occur. and maintain tight security in the area and urged officials to discharge their duties with utmost care and caution. To prevent unexpected incidents and to build confidence among the people of the province.

While the situation is moving from monitoring and assessing the situation It is raining throughout the day in all areas, resulting in water reservoirs and canals going the amount in water measure. As a result, there will be more water in areas that are already flooded. The condition is expected to last another 1-2 days If there is no additional rain, the condition will subside.