Kalasin’s Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office swiftly came to the aid of locals trapped by flash floods, stuck to trees for up to 14 hours in northeastern Thailand. The local government, led by Thanaset Chaisongkramthanatat, the Mayor of Kuchinarai, called on officials to stay alert and assist affected citizens. Ongoing rainfall has already resulted in flash floods across four districts, significantly impacting agricultural areas and submerging roads.
The rescue operation was launched after a local, 39 year old Thongchai Prakop Saeng, was discovered clinging to a tree in the middle of a flooded paddy field in Bua Khao, Kuchinarai, Kalasin. Thongchai had been stranded for over 14 hours after being swept away by the flash floods while riding his motorcycle home from his paddy field. His calls for help went unanswered until the…
