The embankment along the Yom River in Sukhothai province has collapsed in several areas, sending water from the swollen river gushing into riverside farmland and local communities.
One gaping hole in Ban Wang Yai in Wang Yai sub-district is about 100 metres long, causing excess water to sweep into Wang Yai and Wang Thong sub-districts. About 500 households are now under water.
Villagers in Wang Yai say that they have not experienced such serious flooding for many years.
Several areas downstream of the Yom River in Suwankhalok, Si Samrong and Mueang districts of Sukhothai have been flooded since Saturday.
Governor Suchart Teekhasuk led officials to inspect a breached embankment near a bridge in Mueang district and to coordinate relief efforts.
The Royal Irrigation Department has been diverting water from the Yom River into the Nan River and the Bang Rakham swamp, which is currently…
