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Phetchabun Flooded: 3 Subdistricts, 9 Villages Affected, Damage Survey Ongoing

Phetchabun Flooded: 3 Subdistricts, 9 Villages Affected, Damage Survey Ongoing

Matichon•Society•17d ago

Reader Briefing

A rapid flash flood has inundated parts of Phetchabun, affecting 3 subdistricts and 9 villages, prompting immediate damage assessment.

  • •Flash floods hit Phetchabun's Mueang Phetchabun district after heavy rainfall on May 14.
  • •Three subdistricts and nine villages experienced significant flooding, impacting residents.
  • •Authorities are currently surveying the extent of damage to homes and property.

Overview

  • •On May 14, flash floods occurred in Mueang Phetchabun district after heavy rainfall around 04:00 AM.
  • •Heavy rainfall in the upstream area of Khao San Tai caused a large volume of water to flow rapidly into the community.
  • •Several villages in 3 subdistricts (Chon Phrai, Ban Tok, Pa Lao) were affected, with homes and property impacted.
  • •Local officials, led by the District Chief of Mueang Phetchabun and the Mayor of Ban Tok Subdistrict, are surveying the damage.
  • •Mayor Pramote Pakruk stated that the floodwaters receded quickly, but the area remains under watch for potential further rainfall and flooding.
  • •The Ban Tok community is hopeful for the construction of a proposed reservoir, which is expected to help manage floodwaters and provide water for consumption and agriculture.
  • •Damage assessment will continue to enable prompt assistance to affected residents.

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Key Quotes

Pramote Pakruk
"This flash flood came and went quickly. After the morning, the water level has been steadily decreasing. Many areas are returning to normal, but monitoring is still required as heavy rain upstream could cause another wave."
น้ำป่าครั้งนี้มาเร็วไปเร็ว หลังช่วงเช้า ระดับน้ำได้ทยอยลดลงอย่างต่อเนื่อง หลายพื้นที่เริ่มกลับเข้าสู่ภาวะปกติ แต่ยังคงต้องเฝ้าระวัง เนื่องจากหากมีฝนตกหนักซ้ำในพื้นที่ต้นน้ำ อาจทำให้เกิดน้ำหลากลงมาอีกระลอกได้

Key Entities

Organization

Ban Tok Subdistrict Administrative Organization(เทศบาลตำบลบ้านโตก)
The organization responsible for disaster response and damage assessment in Ban Tok subdistrict.

Person

Somphong Thongnuinui(นายสมพงษ์ ทองหนูนุ้ย)
The District Chief of Mueang Phetchabun, who is overseeing the flood response.
Pramote Pakruk(นายปราโมช ปักครึก)
The Mayor of Ban Tok Subdistrict, who provided details on the flood's rapid onset and the community's concerns.

Place

Mueang Phetchabun District(อำเภอเมืองเพชรบูรณ์)
The district in Phetchabun province that experienced significant flash flooding.
Chon Phrai Subdistrict(ตำบลชอนไพร)
One of the subdistricts affected by the flash flood in Mueang Phetchabun.
Ban Tok Subdistrict(ตำบลบ้านโตก)
A subdistrict in Mueang Phetchabun heavily impacted by the flash flood, where the mayor is actively involved in relief efforts.
Pa Lao Subdistrict(ตำบลป่าเลา)
One of the subdistricts affected by the flash flood in Mueang Phetchabun.
Khao San Tai(เขาสันตาเพีย)
The upstream area where heavy rainfall occurred, leading to the flash flood.