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Thailand’s northeastern province hit by worst flood in 50 years

03 Oct 2022 04:51pm
Floods hit Bamnet Narong Hospital in Banmet Narong district of Chaiyaphum on Sunday - Photo source: Hook 31 rescue unit Facebook
Floods hit Bamnet Narong Hospital in Banmet Narong district of Chaiyaphum on Sunday - Photo source: Hook 31 rescue unit Facebook
CHAIYAPHUM - The northeastern province of Chaiyaphum in Thailand has been hit by the worst flood in 50 years.

Chaiyaphum governor Sophon Suwannarat declared four districts out of all 16 districts - Kaset Sombun, Khon Sawan, Khon San and Muang districts as disaster zones affected by flooding, according to the Thai news agency (TNA).

The city hall and business areas in all 25 communities have been inundated and the water level keeps rising.

It also reported that local people started to suffer from Athlete's Foot and skin diseases and asked for the authorities to provide them with medication. - BERNAMA

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