Floods reported in Nakhon Phanom, water level in Mekon River rises

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NAKHON PHANOM, 03 September 2015 – The northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom is facing a series of flash floods, after heavy rains continue to hammer the area.

Flash floods have reportedly hit Baan Pang District, damaging about 30 homes and 500 rai of rice field. Schools in the district have to temporarily shutdown. Officials have initially been dispatched to help the locals.

Phu Lang Ka National Park has closed its waterfalls to prevent accident.

Meanwhile, in Nong Khai, the level of water in the Mekong River has risen to 6.64 meters, an increase of 42 cm in a short period thanks to the continuous raining; damaging areas on the river banks in Muang Nong Khai District.

As part of flood preventive measures, the Irrigation Office in Udon Thani has dispatched officials to dredge canals in Muang Udon Thani District. However, the amount of rainfall in the province is reportedly 20 percent lower year-on-year. Officials expect the amount of water would only be enough for public consumption after the rainy season is over. They strongly suggested that farmers in the province refrain from doing off-season farming.