YALA, Dec 3 (TNA) – Floodwaters have started to recede in all eight districts of Yala province, southern Thailand, but the aftermath has left a trail of destruction.
The floods in Yala, which began on November 26, affected a total of 64,584 households and caused significant damage to infrastructure and property. The disaster has resulted in 5 fatalities.
Recently, the rain in the area has stopped, and the water level has begun to recede. The situation is improving in all eight districts, but there is still some flooding in low-lying areas.
While the immediate danger from the floods has passed, residents are now facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives and homes. One of the hardest hit areas was Ban Na Tham village, where floodwaters reached a height of up to 4-5 meters, submerging a local school and causing extensive damage to its facilities.
The school’s director appealed for donations of school supplies and equipment, as most of the school’s resources were destroyed by the floodwaters. A large tree, which had stood for over 30 years, was also uprooted and damaged the school building.
In Songkhla province, the floods have had a devastating impact on the local fish farming industry. The largest freshwater fish farm in the province, located in Mueang Songkhla district, reported almost total losses as thousands of fish perished. Farmers estimated the total damage to be around 6-7 million baht.
Meanwhile, relief efforts are ongoing in both provinces. Volunteers and government agencies are distributing food, water, and other essential supplies to those affected by the floods. In Songkhla, a mobile relief team has been set up to provide assistance to affected residents.
They will later launch a project cleaning houses for elderly people or vulnerable individuals who live alone. -819 (TNA)
