Flood hits lower North

SUKHOTHAI, Sept 19 (TNA) – The water level in the Yom River, passing Sukhothai province has reached the alarming level last night, overflowing its banks into riverside communities. A bridge was partly damaged by torrent of water. Sukhothai Governor Piti Kaewsalubsi ordered immediate repair of the bridge and officials were deployed to monitor the water situation to give assistance to villagers in case of emergency. In Phitsanulok’s Wang Thong district, flood prompted local residents to evacuate to temporary shelters on a road following two days of heavy rain. The swollen Wang Thong River overflowed its banks, causing extensive flooding to houses and farmlands. Parts of flood prevention wall at the Wang Thong River collapsed and pig farm owners evacuated their livestock but failed to save 50 pigs from drowning. The initial damage cost around 300,000 baht. Suppachai Iamsuwan, Phitsanulok governor said he convened a meeting with nine district chiefs in a wake of inundation in most parts of the province by influence of the tropical storm Doksuri. He ordered aids centers to be set up to give necessary supplies and assistance to flood victims. (TNA)