The flood situation in the South is manageable even though heavy rains persist.Despite fears of some parts being declared disaster areas, local authorities in Yala province were working hard to repair sections of roads in tambon Talo-halor in Raman district which had been hit by floods, preventing residents from commuting.
The flood situation in Yala and Narathiwat had not improved yesterday as torrential rains continued, causing more upset for residents.
Yala, Narathiwat and Phatthalung provinces were hit by heavy downpours last week, which flooded houses, farmland and roads.
In Yala alone, more than 4,000 people in about 1,000 families in Muang, Raman and Yaha districts were affected. However, shelters for flood victims were not necessary for the time being.
In Phatthalung province, communities around Songkhla Lake have been battered by heavy downpours and floods, with the water level in some areas reaching 80 centimetres.
Authorities have been instructed to monitor reports from the weather bureau as more rain is expected over the next few days.
Rainfall was considered a good thing in Yala as the province often suffered from drought. The rain also filled up dams in the province which were at low levels. There were no reports of flooding in the Yala municipal area yesterday.
Meanwhile, authorities were speeding their work to drain water from the Bae Moh swamp in Muang district of the province as more downpours are expected in the next few days.
(Source: Bangkok Post)