Floods raged in southern Thai provinces

On June 6, the Thai news agency said that some southern provinces were suffering from floods caused by heavy rains.

Floods in Ranong province spread to five districts without signs of remission, while rain continued.

Many people were trapped in the house and rescue workers had to use boats to evacuate them to safety.

Some houses have been damaged by floods. Part of the Phetkasem route, the main highway connecting Chumphon and Ranong was flooded, making small cars unable to pass through.

In the morning of June 6, the Governor of Ranong Province met with authorities to assess the flood situation and discuss measures to support local residents.

In Krabi province, thunderstorms have raged in some areas, damaging many homes and crops in the province. Local authorities said at least few people were killed by the storm.

Meanwhile, about 1,000 small fishing boats in Satun province had to stay on shore for a week due to strong winds and waves of 2-3 meters in the Gulf of Thailand. Some coastal houses have been damaged by waves.

In Chumphon Province, Governor Phinit Charoenpanit announced that the flooding had spread to five districts and warned the fishermen to be cautious due to rough seas until the end of the week and the rain continued.

Also on June 6, the Thai Hydrometeorological Agency announced that the southwest monsoon activity was strong on the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, and warned that probable heavy rain would continue in southern Thailand. .