Flooding in Ayutthaya has affected 7 districts. Villagers in many communities have to walk through the water in and out and use boats to travel.
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Flooding in Ayutthaya has affected 7 districts. Villagers in many communities have to walk through the water in and out and use boats to travel. After the Chao Phraya Dam released more water in the second wave.
On October 9, 2024, reporters reported that Flood situation in the area of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province It is also affected by the drainage of water behind the Chao Phraya Dam. widely after the latest There was a discharge of 2,199 cubic meters/second into the back of the dam for the 4th consecutive day, causing the water level to continually increase, flooding in 7 districts, Sena District, Bang Ban District, Bang Pa-in District, Bang Sai District, Phak Hai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, and Bang Pahan District.
Reporters traveled to the area. Area of Village No. 3, Ban Pho Subdistrict, Sena District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. which is affected by the Noi River Behind the Chao Phraya Dam, water is drained into the back of the dam. It was found that the water situation in the community More than 70 houses were flooded, almost the entire area. It was found that the road into and out of the community was flooded with high and flowing water. Some houses are surrounded by rushing water. Shops in the community had to close, lost income, and cars and motorcycles had to be parked outside. Walking through the water in and out and using a boat to travel
Ms. Somsri Kerdsong, 70 years old, whose house is surrounded by strong and turbulent waters, said that she lives with two people, her grandparents and a dog and cat. Opened as a small shop Enough income to support one’s stomach The house was in the middle of a strong flow of water, so I was afraid because the water was flowing so strong. It’s only been flooding for 2 – 3 days, but the water level is still not the same as last year. The kitchen and bedroom are completely flooded. Now I’m preparing to lift some things. He also raised 4 dogs, which were his deceased brother’s dog. I myself have 3 cats. The house shouldn’t flow along with the water, but there might be parts of the house that have fallen off along with the current. We encounter floods every year, but we can only pray that the water will recede quickly. He opened a shop and had to close and lose income. Because of the flood, no one came in or out and everyone was afraid.
Mr. Wisarut Phuraksakul, Village Headman of Village No. 3, Ban Pho Subdistrict, revealed that the flooding had already occurred. It has started to flood the roads in the community for about 1 week, which is the water that came from the additional release in the second wave in the range of 2,000 cubic meters/second. At this time, there has been coordination to request a boat from the Subdistrict Administrative Organization because the villagers living in The community enters and exits quite deeply. You must use a boat to travel in and out because at this time there is no vehicle traffic. Boats had to be used to provide transportation. There were 77 houses in the area, 75 of which were flooded. Only 2 houses outside were not flooded. Because most of them have houses next to the water. A house with a high floor that doesn’t flood is like flooding. Because we couldn’t get out, the entire surrounding area was flooded.
It was found that most of the villagers were working. Some make snacks to sell. Especially during this period, Krayasart that villagers in the community make has to stop because getting in and out is difficult. Now we walk through the water to pick up and sell. Breaking through strong currents It creates difficulties for villagers in the community with traveling as well.