Floodwaters rise in Pichit, recede in Trang
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The Yom River is rising in the Northern province of Phichit, forcing farmers to harvest their not yet fully mature rice yield to prevent losses. Flooding in the river basin in Phichit's Sam Ngam district remains critical and has spread more widely to cov
Meanwhile, in the Southern province of Trang, floodwaters have receded in some areas. The situation is expected to return to normal in the next two days if there is no rain or high tide.
Flooding has affected five subdistricts in the provincial seat. More than 150 houses along the Trang River are surrounded by 20 to 50 centimetres deep water. However, with waters receding, some residents are returning home. Initial damage in the province has been estimated at about Bt10 million.
