MAHA SARAKHAM, Oct 6 (TNA) – The rising Chi River overflowed onto business areas and universities in Maha Sarakham municipality.
Thailand National Sports University Mahasarakham Campus and Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University have been completely flooded. The water level was up to a metre deep, prompting students to move their belongings to higher ground overnight.
The inner area of the municipality and alleys in low-lying areas have been inundated.
The water volume in the Kaeng Loeng Chan reservoir exceeded its storage capacity and a canal embankment was partly damaged. The flood water overflowed onto the Highway 291 (bypass), forcing the authorities to close the road.
The Maha Sarakham municipality set up a flood relief center and a shelter at the Si Sawat Wittaya Municipal School. (TNA)
