NARATHIWAT: A total of 41 villages in four districts of this southern province have been hit by flooding, affecting 3,621 households, the provincial flood monitoring centre reported on Sunday.
Following continuous rain in the area, Kolok and Bang Nara streams overflowed and inundated two tambons in Chanae, three in Rangae, three in Cho Airong and four in Bacho districts. Altogether, 41 villages with 3,621 households were affected.
However, reports said there were no evacuations of villagers and only one house was partially damaged. Damage made to farmland was being assessed.
The Narathiwat disaster response centre had prepared flat-bottomed boats and sand bags for distribution to flood-hit areas.
All district chiefs had been instructed to closely monitor the situation to ensure the safety of people and property.