Source: Government of Thailand
Country: Thailand
LAMPANG, 21 September 2009 (NNT) - Lampang Governor Somboon Sripattanawat announced 2 districts in Lampang province as disaster zones due to flashflood.
Mr Somboon declared that 5 tambons in 2 districts of Lampang province, including Tambons Ban Kha, Ban Ueam, Ton Thong Chai and Ban Pao in Mueang district and Tambon Thungkwao in Mueang Pan district as emergency areas after being hit by flashflood and inundation on 17 September. More than 32 villages in both districts were severely affected by the flood.
The provincial authority may declare additional areas as disaster zones if further reports on damages are received in order to assign related officials to immediately provide assistance to troubled residents