Thailand's Sukhothai hit by second flood

A novice monk moves a chair away
from rushing floodwaters yesterday at
Wat Ratchathani in Muang district, Sukhothai.
The temple is situated next to theYom River,
which overflowed its banks.

A second flood hit Sukhothai municipality again on Sunday, just as residents were starting to clean up and return to their daily business.

The deluge was caused by breaches in the floodwall and the overflowing Yom River north of the flood barrier.

The water flowed into Jarodwithee Road and flooded some residential areas. The floodwater was about 50cm high on average.

Workers tried to repair the breaches and pump water out of the area.

Mayor Pichet Thaikla said the water leaked under the barrier before flowing into the municipal area.

However, the situation was under control and did not call for any evacuations, he said.

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Preecha Rengsomboonsuk said a top priority was to monitor and maintain the water level in the Yom River.-Sina English News (September 27, 2012 08:42GMT)