The city of Khon Kaen is in dire straits. The rain has not stopped for 2 days, causing flood waters to reach a height of 80 cm. Villagers rush to move their belongings and move their cars to escape.

Khon Kaen Municipality prepares 7,000 sandbags to deal with flooding. While the mass of water flooded the urban area, some spots were higher than 80 cm.

Heavy rainstorms continue to fall from the influence of the monsoon that crosses the area, causing the entire Khon Kaen province to have accumulated rain for 2 days continuously, causing flooding in many areas of the city this morning. In the Khon Kaen city area Especially in the area of ​​Soi Klang Muang 5, Klang Muang Road, Khon Kaen Municipality, it was found that there was approximately 60 cm of flood water, making it difficult for small vehicles to pass through. Only raised cars can pass by.

While people’s homes brought sandbags to prevent water from flowing into the house and causing damage At this time the water level shows no signs of decreasing. Because there is still continuous rain falling. And there are also nearby areas with flood water waiting to be drained as well.

While the friendship community Next to Central Khon Kaen Shopping Center It was found that water had flowed in since last night. The water level was more than 60 cm, causing villagers to park their cars in front of the alley. and carry things up to the 2nd floor of the house

Mrs. Jintana Suriyo, 58 years old, a resident of the Mittraphap community, said that the current flood level was measured at approximately 80 cm. The water mass had started flowing in since 3:00 a.m. because yesterday it started raining heavily in the afternoon, causing There was a lot of water accumulated and it rained all night.

Mr. Teerasak Thikhayuphan, Mayor of Khon Kaen City, said that initially the Khon Kaen City Municipality has prepared approximately 7,000 sandbags for people who live in the Khon Kaen Municipality area who are in trouble. You can pick up sandbags at the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Building 24 hours a day. There will be officers available to provide assistance 24 hours a day. And if any community is in trouble and unable to leave their homes, Notify the community president. Khon Kaen Municipality officials will go out and give out relief bags. and will bring the boat to the point of entry and exit In order to facilitate the preliminary