Flash flood hits Uttaradit

[News Bandit]

UTTARADIT, Aug 26- A flash flood triggered by incessant rains hits some areas in Uttaradit's Laplae district, affecting 500 households, while provincial authorities have warned residents in other districts to brace for possible flooding.

A raging mountain torrent inundated houses in Laplae district and approximately 10,000 rais (4,000 acres) of farmland. Many roads were submerged and impassable for small vehicles.

About one metre-deep water forced residents to move their belongings to higher ground.

Responding to the ongoing inundation, Uttaradit vice governor Chalermchai Fuangkhon on Sunday inspected the flood-hit zones and was speeding up assistance for affected people.

He also warned residents in Laplae, Phichai and Tron districts to closely monitor the situation and brace for possible flooding by the end of August. (MCOT online news)

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