Sukhothai Historical Park Now Safe From Flood

SUKHOTHAI, Sept 4 (TNA) – Sukhothai governor reaffirmed that the province can handle the ongoing flood situation and the Sukhothai Historical Park and tourist sites are now safe from flood. Maitree Traitilanan said the overflowing Yom River has affected five districts – Muang, Kong Krailat, Khiri Mat, Si Samrong and Sawankalok. Authorities have monitored the water level every half an hour and high pressure water pumps have been deployed to 10 flood-prone locations in the town’s business areas. The Sukhothai Historical Park, the Si Satchanalai Historical Park, the Ramkhamhaeng National Park and other natural attractions have not affected by flooding. Tourists can travel to these destinations as normal, he confirmed. Many outer areas in Sukhothai have been hard-hit by flood. The governor said last night, the Yom River burst its banks and overflowed into several low-lying villages and some areas have been under two metres of water. Rescuers evacuated the elderly and bedridden patients from their homes to safe places. (TNA)