Heavy rain, flood hit Nan province

NAN, Aug 17 (TNA) – Heavy rain, flood hit Nan province and evacuation alert was issued in at-risk areas while a flood-related death was reported from an electric shock. In a wake of overnight rainfall, three hard-hit districts-Pua, Santi Suk and Mae Charim recorded accumulated rainfall of 158-200 millimeters. An overflowing canal has flooded low-lying areas in Pua, forcing a school to close temporarily. The flood water remains on the rise. A man died of an electric shock while he was moving his belonging to higher ground. In Santi Suk district, some roads are under water and the floodwater is as high as two metres in some areas. A torrent of water eroded houses, so villagers have evacuated from their home to safe areas. Army rangers joined other agencies to assist flood vicitms. Nan governor, Paisarn Wimonrat ordered officials to monitor the situation closely as the influence of tropical storm Bebinca, which made landfall in Vietnam continues. Warnings for critical flood and possible landslide are issued in Santi Suk district. (TNA)