(CTN News) – On Sunday, numerous tourists were rescued from runoff at Khao Yai National Park in Thailand’s Prachin Buri region, while Trat had its worst flooding in three decades.
Ten visitors were rescued after run-off trapped them on one bank of a creek leading to the Sao Noi waterfall in Tambon Pho Ngam, Prachantakham district, Prachin Buri.
Rescue workers were able to tie a large rope for the tourists to hold while across the strong stream, which had turned brown, indicating the likelihood of dangerous runoff. After being confined on one side of the stream for some time, the tourists crossed to the other side via a road.
Amarin Rueansri, the chief of a rescue team addressing the crisis, stated that members of his team were standing near the waterfall because it had poured for a long time.
Around 11.30 a.m. on Sunday, the waterfall turned brown and ran too fast for the tourists to cross safely on their own, he said.
Rising floodwaters in Trat, another of Thailand’s eastern provinces, have isolated nine communities in Tampon Sator in Khao Saming district due to severe rains.
Flood levels ranged from 120 to 150 cm, and inhabitants had to travel by boat. Strong currents hampered the delivery of supplies to flood victims.
Local Roads Impassable Due to Severe Flooding
Local roads were impassable to automobiles. It was the worst flooding in Tambon Sator in roughly three decades, according to Pramote Chankrachang, president of the Tambon Sator Administrative Organisation.
He stated that water levels were rising as a result of the heavy rains that began on Saturday, as well as deluges from the Bo Rai district.
In the western province of Kanchanaburi, a downpour in the Khwae Noi River in Sai Yok district carried roughly 70 fish cages downstream, causing approximately 10 million baht in damage.
The deluge was caused by week-long rainfall in Sai Yok, Sangkhla Buri, and Thong Pha Phum districts, the river’s catchment areas, according to local officials.
Approximately 20 riverside houses and hotels in Sai Yok were submerged, forcing locals and tourists to evacuate. Many travellers cancelled their hotel bookings for the long weekend.
Source: Bangkok Post
