Lom sak: Flooding in Lom Sak District, Phetchabun Province, has begun to recede somewhat, but the water is spreading to the outskirts, with some areas still flowing swiftly. Meanwhile, in Phitsanulok, flooding has worsened, with some houses being eroded by the water, causing pillars to sag.
According to Thai News Agency, the latest update on the situation in Lom Sak Municipality, Phetchabun Province, shows that the water level inundating homes and key commercial areas has begun to recede. Some areas, which were nearly a meter deep, have now fallen to between 20 and 50 centimeters. Shopkeepers have begun surveying the flood damage, with some reporting that the floodwaters are similar to those of 2011. Floodwaters continue to recede as the Pa Sak River, which flows through Lom Sak District, has receded below the embankment. However, some areas on the Tai Lom Walking Street have gaps in the embankment, where land acquisition issues continue to arise for construction. This has allowed the river to overflow. While the water inundating Lom Sak District has receded, it has now inundated nearby areas in Tal Diao Subdistrict. If there is no further rain, the floodwaters are expected to recede as well.
While a rescue team from the Sawang Mongkhon Sattha Association was distributing food and drinking water in Tal Diao Subdistrict, Lom Sak District, they rescued three boys who had been swept away by the high, swift currents in a rice field. The boys were rescued safely. They said they had been walking through the rice fields to investigate the flooding in Lom Sak Municipality, but were swept away hundreds of meters by the floodwaters flowing into a canal. One of the boys decided to swim out to seek help, but authorities arrived to rescue him. A mother dog was also found carrying her puppies to escape the floodwaters.
Additionally, late last night, a pickup truck was driving through floodwaters in Lom Sak District, but fell into a ditch and was almost completely submerged. The driver was able to get out, and rescue workers had to help pull the vehicle out.
In Phitsanulok, water from the Phetchabun mountain range flowing into Khlong Noen Kum has eroded Ban Nuea Road in Tambon Noen Kum, Bang Krathum District, to a width of more than 10 meters. This has caused the water to overflow and inundate dozens of houses. Some houses have been eroded by the current, causing their pillars to lean and nearly collapse. The current is so strong that it is impossible to protect them. Villagers can only stand and watch the water overflow and inundate their homes.
In addition, water from Khlong Noen Kum has overflowed into several villages in Noen Kum Subdistrict, including the commercial district in Noen Kum Subdistrict. Meanwhile, flooding continues in many areas of Phitsanulok, including Wang Thong, Noen Maprang, and Phrom Phiram Districts.
The Meteorological Department warns that Thailand will continue to experience heavy and very heavy rain during this period. The Eastern and Western coasts of the Southern region face a risk of flash floods and mudslides, particularly in Tak, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, and Phang Nga provinces. Strong winds and waves in the upper Andaman Sea will reach 2-3 meters. Small boats should stay ashore until tomorrow. Meanwhile, from September 4-8, the lower North, lower Northeast, Central, Bangkok and its vicinity, and the Eastern region will experience heavy rain in some areas. However, the monsoon will weaken, with waves in the Andaman Sea reaching 2 meters and the Gulf of Thailand reaching 1-2 meters.