Rescuers struggle to deliver flood aid in South
- Published: 3/11/2010 at 05:51 PM
- Online news: Local News
Troops scrambled to reach thousands of people still stranded on Wednesday stranded after flash floods swept through southern provinces, but the government expressed optimism they could reach all those trapped.
"The flood water is beginning to recede and relief supplies have arrived so officials will be able to distribute them in flood-hit areas," Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said.
"It's likely that today, because the waters are receding, we can reach all the stranded people," said Mr Abhisit, who paid a brief visit to the area on Tuesday.
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