Chi River floods Maha Sarakham
The Chi River has overflowed its banks in the northeastern province of Maha Sarakham and over 500 families have been evacuated.
People in Moo 8, Moo 16 and Moo 18 villages of tambon Kosum Phisai locality, in Kosum Phisai district, of Maha Sarakham province had hurriedly moved their belongings to high ground, left their houses and moved to the entrance of their villages as the Chi River rose rapidly and completely flooded their communities. Over 1,000 people were in trouble there, reports said.
The floods now cover Kosum Phisai district, affecting 116 villages and over 21,000 people. About 140 square kilometers of farmland and 570 fish ponds have been damaged, and the problems are getting worse, the reports said.
Bangkok Post
