More rain hit flooded Samui; two workers electrocuted
SURAT THANI: -- Flooding on the resort island of Samui has become worse
after it was hit by more heavy rain last night while the meteorological
department forecasts continuing heavy downpours during the next few
days.
Flooding in mainland Surat Thani has aggravated as another round of
heavy rain hit the province again last night, inundating a ring road
around the island.
Although the irrigation department has installed 20 pumps to drain
water into the sea, it had to divert water into the island's Pruchaweng
reservoir instead becuase drainage pipes available are not long enough
to reach the sea.
Two construction workers were electrocuted on Lamai beach. The death
toll from flood stands at three while water borne diseases such as
diarrhea and skin disease are reported on the island.
In Songkha, flood water has receded in many areas, but a highway in the
business district of Hat Yai is impassable.
Irrigation officials have been working to drain water from an
unfinished canal to other waterways to reduce water flooding low-lying
areas. Due to a threat from incessant rain last night and high water
level in Utapao
canal, officials particularly those in the municipality area are well
prepared to help local residents if flooding becomes worse.
Meanwhile, the director of the regional meteorological department
Kamolsri Seneetantikul has warned of heavy rain in the next few days .
She said the southern region particularly Nakhon Si Thammarat,
Songkhla, Pattalung, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat should brace for
overflowing water and flash flood.
--TNA 2005-11-28
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