Flash floods at night Villagers stuck in the Phaya Fo mountain range in Chaiyaphum Province almost did not escape.

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Chaiyaphum heavy rain A storm hits the murky red forest water from the Phaya Fo mountain range. and the mountains crumble in the middle of the night. Villagers stuck in the Phaya Fo mountain range in Chaiyaphum Province almost did not escape.

A storm brought murky red forest water overflowing and inundating the homes of villagers in Phakdi Chumphon District, Chaiyaphum Province, causing many households to suffer. Because in the middle of the night last night, in the area of Phakdee Chumphon District, Chaiyaphum Province, there was severe rain falling. causing forest water to flow from the Phaya Fo mountain range and the mountain ranges collapsed, flowing together, creating a cloudy red forest stream that flowed down from the mountain in large numbers, washing away wooden pipes and logs, flowing down from the mountain onto the plains, flooding Ban Wang Yai, Wang Thong Subdistrict, Phakdi Chumphon District, Chaiyaphum Province. It quickly flooded people's homes and agricultural areas. As a result, more than 40 households, including cars, were in trouble. A villager's motorcycle was damaged and lost in the current. and the villagers' farming areas received considerable damage.

As for Mr. Prachuap Malilam, his house is located on the lower side of the Phaya Fo mountain range. Revealing the moments of life after heavy rain fell all night. During that time, everyone was sleeping on the second floor of the house when suddenly they heard a loud banging sound, so they got up to look and saw a large log. It floated and stuck behind the bathroom next to it. house and at that time there was a strong mass of water flowing about 80 cm high, rushing into the house quickly. While the water was flowing, he decided to use a rubber hose to tie it up. motorcycle and tied 3 people, parents and children, to a house pole. So he narrowly escaped. After a while the water receded, allowing himself and his family to narrowly escape.

Governor of Chaiyaphum Province An announcement has been issued to warn people in the areas of Phakdee Chumphon District, Bamnet Narong District, and Mueang Chaiyaphum District. Be vigilant for the situation of water overflowing the banks. flash flood and flash floods and prepare to deal with water flowing into the area Mueang Chaiyaphum District Between 16-22 Sep. 2023, ready to give orders to districts and local administrative organizations Prepare to deal with the situation 24 hours a day, including surveying the damage and providing assistance to affected people.

Source: Thai News Agency