Nakhon Ratchasima battles major flooding after day-long downpour

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The urban area of Nakhon Ratchasima was hit by a significant downpour that lasted from 2am until late in the evening of yesterday. The persistent rain resulted in severe flooding that engulfed the city’s streets, public areas, and residential properties. The deluge posed considerable challenges to local inhabitants, motorists, and pedestrians alike.

Inundated roads caused trouble for drivers, many of whom were forced to abandon their malfunctioning vehicles by the roadside. This led to substantial traffic congestion. Residents on Suranaree Road took precautions to protect their homes, barricading their entrances with sandbags.

Among the areas affected by the intense flooding were Suranaree Army Base 2nd – Korat, The Mall Korat, Assumption College Nakhon Ratchasima, and Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital. Terminal-21 Korat Shopping…