Heavy monsoon rains in Thailand’s Phatthalung, Narathiwat and Songkhla provinces have led to yet a further bout of flooding for the southern region of the country.
The provinces of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani and Yala have also seen heavy rainfall and could well be facing flooding.
Floods last struck in southern Thailand just over two weeks ago, on 22 November. In fact many of the areas affected have barely recovered from the November flooding.
Some of the areas currently affected are just over the border from Malaysia, which is also currently experiencing severe flooding in 4 different states.
Phatthalung
Overflowing rivers, and runoff from mountainous areas after heavy monsoon rainfall brought flooding to the districts of Kong Ra, Srinagarindra, Tamot, Pabon and Muang in Phatthalung province on Thursday 5 December 2013.
Homes, farmland, including rubber and fruit plantations, and roads have all been inundated in the area. Authorities are offering assistance and rescue boats, but have warned that the floods are likely to continue as heavy rain is expected over the next 3 days.
Narathiwat
As many as thirteen districts have been hit by flooding in Narathiwat province, scene of the recent bomb blast. In similar circumstances to Phatthalung, monsoon rain caused swollen rivers and mountain runoff, making the floods more severe and widespread. Waeng and Sri Sakhon districts saw the heaviest rain (around 223 mm in 24 hours). Range and Rue So districts have also been affected.
The Sungai Kolok and Bang Nara rivers have both broken their banks. Local media reports claim 137 people have been evacuated as a result. Flood waters in the streets around these areas was as high as 1 metre.
Songkhla
16,500 households are believed to have been affected by flooding in Songkhla province after heavy rainfall. Mueang district is the worst affected area, where roads have been badly flooded making them impassable for many.
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Sources: Bangkok Post; Thai News
