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Incessant rains trigger landslides in Ranong
RANONG, Oct 12 – Continuous heavy rains on Tuesday triggered landslides at several locations along southbound Phetkasem Road leading to the provincial seat of Ranong.
Due to incessant rains lasting for several days in this southern province, mud from mountains slid down to the road heading for the provincial seat.
However, the slides did not cause any traffic disruption thanks to the small amount of mud on the road.
If there are more downpours in the areas already affected, the landslide probability will likely increase.
In response to more possible landslides, the provincial disaster response service instructed local authorities to closely monitor the situation around the clock and to cooperate with related agencies to provide help.
The service also warned residents to travel with care when in mudslide-prone areas.
In the eastern province of Rayong, the reservoir of a golf course in Wang Chan district burst Sunday night affected 520 residents in eight nearby villages and damaged a temple, a bridge, two roads and approximately 1,000 rai (400 acres) of farmland.
Responding to the incident, the golf course management met with village heads and local residents to offer help and compensate them for damage, while a special committee began investigating the scene and try to determine the reason for the reservoir's failure.
As a number of Buddhist temples nationwide were flooded, director of the Office of National Buddhism, Nopparat Benjawattananan, said its staff have provided aid to monks and repaired some flood-hit temples in various locations.
When the floodwaters recede, representatives of the office will inspect affected temples countrywide and allocate budgets for repair, Mr Nopparat added.
The Meteorological Department on Tuesday warned of heavy rains and flash floods as the monsoon still prevails across the Central, the East and the lower Northeast of Thailand, and the active southwest monsoon is still over the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand.
The disaster areas include Prachin Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ranong, Phang-nga and Phuket. All ships should
proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during this period.
From 12-15 October, the ridge of high pressure from China will cover northern and upper northeastern Thailand. Thundershower is expected for the first time and cooler weather follows. (MCOT online news)
Due to incessant rains lasting for several days in this southern province, mud from mountains slid down to the road heading for the provincial seat.
However, the slides did not cause any traffic disruption thanks to the small amount of mud on the road.
If there are more downpours in the areas already affected, the landslide probability will likely increase.
In response to more possible landslides, the provincial disaster response service instructed local authorities to closely monitor the situation around the clock and to cooperate with related agencies to provide help.
The service also warned residents to travel with care when in mudslide-prone areas.
In the eastern province of Rayong, the reservoir of a golf course in Wang Chan district burst Sunday night affected 520 residents in eight nearby villages and damaged a temple, a bridge, two roads and approximately 1,000 rai (400 acres) of farmland.
Responding to the incident, the golf course management met with village heads and local residents to offer help and compensate them for damage, while a special committee began investigating the scene and try to determine the reason for the reservoir's failure.
As a number of Buddhist temples nationwide were flooded, director of the Office of National Buddhism, Nopparat Benjawattananan, said its staff have provided aid to monks and repaired some flood-hit temples in various locations.
When the floodwaters recede, representatives of the office will inspect affected temples countrywide and allocate budgets for repair, Mr Nopparat added.
The Meteorological Department on Tuesday warned of heavy rains and flash floods as the monsoon still prevails across the Central, the East and the lower Northeast of Thailand, and the active southwest monsoon is still over the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand.
The disaster areas include Prachin Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ranong, Phang-nga and Phuket. All ships should
proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during this period.
From 12-15 October, the ridge of high pressure from China will cover northern and upper northeastern Thailand. Thundershower is expected for the first time and cooler weather follows. (MCOT online news)