35 provinces warned of rain, floods

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35 provinces warned of rain, floods
Published: 10/09/2010 at 02:39 PM
Online news: Breakingnews

The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department on Friday warned residents of 35 provinces to prepare for heavy rain and flooding.

The department’s director-general Anucha Mokkawet said Tak, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Lamphun, Chiang Rai, Payao, Nan, Phrae, Kamphaengpetch, Phichit, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Pitsanulok, Sukhothai, Petchabun, Utaradit, Nongbua Lamphu, Lei, Udon Thani, Nongkhai, Sakhon Nakon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdaharn, Khon Kaen, Mahasarakham, Roi-Et, Kalasin, Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Yasothorn, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Buri Ram and Surin could see heavy rains, possibly leading to flash floods from Sept 10-14.
Mr Anucha advised people in these provinces, particularly those living on hillsides and in areas near waterways, to follow daily weather forecast of the Meteorological Department.

[isanbirder]

September is supposed to be the wettest month of the year, and here in Ban Kok Klang, halfway between Krasang and Huai Rat, we've hardly seen a shower all month so far.  If we don't get some rain soon, we shall have another dry winter like the last.  The hope is that it won't be strong enough to flatten the rice crops.