Heavy Rain Floods Village Access Road in Ubon Ratchathani
Persistent heavy rain has swollen the Mekong River, flooding a 200-metre village access road in Khong Chiam district and isolating about 40 households who now depend on boats for travel.
Continuous heavy rain in Ubon Ratchathani province has caused the Mekong River to swell into Huay Mak stream in Khong Chiam district, raising water levels more than 3 metres and flooding the village access road, cutting off vehicle traffic for about 40 households who must now use flat-bottomed boats.
Since August 7, accumulated rainwater combined with elevated Mekong levels has flowed rapidly into Huay Mak stream, flooding roughly 200 metres of road with water deeper than 3 metres and isolating the community. Residents face daily difficulties in movement and normal activities, forcing them to rely on flat-bottomed boats for travel.
Huay Phrai subdistrict initially requested one flat-bottomed boat from Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Administration Organization to ferry affected residents, while the Mekong River Patrol Unit at Khong Chiam Station stationed 10 officers daily—five in the morning and five in the afternoon—to facilitate safe passage and protect lives and property. The Mekong River level continues to rise, currently at 14.70 metres with water overflowing the banks by 20 centimetres, placing the situation under close alert status.
