29 Dec. 2023 – The flood situation in Pattani province is still worrying. Masses of water from Yala Province continue to flow into the Pattani River. And the mass of water from Narathiwat continued to flow to join the Sai Buri water, causing all 8 districts and over 19,500 households to suffer.
For Mueang Pattani District that receives water from Yala Province The flooding was more widespread than yesterday, especially Pakaharang Subdistrict, where the Asian Route bridge area was submerged. Making traveling difficult There were cars traveling from Narathiwat stuck in the area. As for the entrance to the village, a distance of 3 km, there was high flooding. The village road is 1-2 meters underwater. Only boats can be used to get out onto the Asian road.
Ban Pakaharang School Which is at the entrance to the village, there was flood water 1 meter 60 cm high inside the school building. Some teaching materials were damaged. Because the water came quickly this time, we were unable to lift the items up high in time. Only some parts can be lifted in time. This school has been closed for teaching since last Wednesday.
Meanwhile, in Changa Village, Pakaharang Subdistrict, which is next to the Pattani River, there was flood water 3 meters high, inundating the lower floors of the houses. The villagers had to live on the second floor, while some single-story houses had to evacuate to relatives’ houses. Like Chu Mo Village, Pakaharang Subdistrict, next to the Pattani River. Water has flooded many boat houses. At this time, a total of 6 houses were found to have sunk. Villagers had to be evacuated to temporary shelters prepared by the Subdistrict Administrative Organization. There were also electrical appliances that were damaged. As for some pickup trucks, they were not moved in time, causing them to be submerged in water, which both villages mentioned. It is the village that has been hit hardest in Mueang Pattani District in the past 18 years, with more than 600 households in distress. The villagers say in one voice that they have never experienced flooding of this magnitude before.
Ms. Widad Masa and villagers revealed that In previous years, the floods were not heavy. But this year is very difficult. Some villagers don’t have boats and can’t get out. Must stay at home As for helping, right now many villagers are in trouble. Because the items were not distributed evenly. This person can get it but the other person can’t.
In Pakaharang Subdistrict Janga village was the hardest hit, with flood waters up to 3 meters high. This time the water came quickly. Catching everyone off guard In fact, before this, the villagers were able to cope. Some of them were in time to lift things up high. But the water came quickly like this. causing some things to not be lifted in time
2023-12-29 08:43:47
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