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GLIDE Record
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Event:
FL Flood
Number:
2006-000125
Country:
THA Thailand
Location:
North
Date (YMD):
2006-8-25
Time:
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Information Source:
IFRC
Comments:
As a result of incessant rain over the last several days, provinces of the northern part of Thailand have suffered severe flooding. Especially the flood situation in Nan and Chiang Rai are still worrying. The current Nan flooding is the worst in more than 40 years. The hardest-hit areas were in Nan's 3 districts [Tha Wang Pha, Maung, Vieng Sa] which is now under floodwaters 1.20-1.80 metres deep. At least 2 people have reportedly died and 1 missing. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department office said that heavy rains will continue in the northern and that 4 districts of Nan province [Thung Chang, Bor Kral, Na Noi , Na Mun] should be prepared for flash floods. In Chiang Rai flood situation is still worrying, 4 schools in Doi Luang district are under water one metre deep. The flood prompted school officials to close for an indefinite period. More than 5,000 villagers have been affected by flooding.
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