Heavy Rains Batter Nakhon Si Thammarat, Topple Power Poles
Heavy rain and storms have battered Nakhon Si Thammarat province for three straight days, toppling power poles in Khanom district and ripping roofs off homes in Pak Phanang district. Dozens of residents have been forced to evacuate to relatives' houses while widespread power outages persist. The Meteorological Department has warned of continued severe weather through November 13 as canal water levels rise.
Nakhon Si Thammarat has endured heavy rain for three consecutive days, causing impacts across many areas. Particularly along the Ban Khao Dad Fa-Ban Khao Pon road in Khanom district, about 10 electricity poles collapsed, resulting in widespread power outages affecting area residents.
In Moo 2, Khanabnak subdistrict, Pak Phanang district, a storm with heavy rain and strong winds blew roofs off houses in the area, affecting residents who could no longer live in their homes and had to evacuate to stay with relatives for safety.
Conditions in Nakhon Si Thammarat currently continue with constant rainfall under gloomy skies, and water levels in canals are beginning to rise. The Meteorological Department has announced a warning to be vigilant from November 9-13.
Deputy Governor Thirapong Chueachu traveled to the affected areas to inspect and coordinate with the Provincial Electricity Authority in Khanom to restore normal electricity service and expedite transportation route clearance. District officials also visited and assisted residents in Pak Phanang.
