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Storm Noru worsens flooding in Thailand

Heavy rains caused by Storm Noru that hit northeastern Thailand on September 28 night have added more difficulties to the country's provinces already suffering from floods.
Bangkok (VNA) – Heavyrains caused by Storm Noru that hit northeastern Thailand on September 28 nighthave added more difficulties to the country's provinces already suffering from floods.

At least12 provinces, mostly in the northern and northeastern regions, have alreadyexperienced varying degrees of flooding caused by downpours that have pounded Thailandsince last week, said the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department underthe Ministry of Interior.

In Ubon Ratchathani province, Governor Pongrat Piromrat saidon September 28 that the Mun River burst its banks, flooding villages andfarmland in 14 districts and forcing the evacuation of over 4,100 residents tohigh ground and temporary shelter centres. More than 15,800ha of farmland wasdamaged.

Ubon Ratchathani Airport was also battered by heavyrain and strong winds, making it impossible for aircraft to land.

Meanwhile, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration decidedto distribute 2.5 million sandbags to areas in the capital city prone to flooding./.
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