Thailand Floods: Heavy Rains and Rising Rivers Force Evacuations

Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Flooding in Thailand; Residents Evacuate as Rivers Rise Flooding is impacting several areas in Thailand following days of torrential rain and rising river levels. In Rayong province, residents are dealing with significant flooding in their homes, as shown in a video from TNN Online. "The water came up so fast, we barely had time to save our belongings," said one resident of Pluak Daeng district. Meanwhile, in the northern province of Phitsanulok, residents of Bang Rakam district are preparing for the Yom River to overflow its banks. The video shows residents moving furniture and other possessions to higher ground. The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for increased rainfall and strong winds, particularly in the north and east of the country. The situation is expected to continue for the next several days. The government is working to provide assistance to affected communities.