Floods hit 15 districts of Songkhla, 1 killed

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The 15 districts were flooded from Dec 17 to 21 and one person drowned in Hat Yai district and floodwater damaged houses, roads and schools while provincial authorities declared flooded areas disastrous zones to speed up assistance.

Flooding happened in 15 districts of Songkhla province in southern Thailand and killed one. Organizations quickly offered help to victims.
The 15 districts were flooded from Dec 17 to 21 and one person drowned in Hat Yai district.

Floodwater damaged houses, roads and schools. Provincial authorities declared flooded areas disastrous zones to speed up assistance.



People at the Kao Seng fishermen’s community in Muang district of Songkhla were making sandbags to protect seaside houses and mosques from crashing waves.

Big waves already caused great damage to local beaches and six roads in Sathing Phra and Ranot districts. (TNA)