Prachinburi:Concerns have emerged over the potential delay in restoring schools damaged by recent floods in time for the new semester beginning on November 2nd. In Prachinburi, schools remain submerged, with significant damage to desks and chairs, raising fears about the adequacy of restoration efforts.
According to Thai News Agency, Chitjaichuen School in Ban Sang district is facing prolonged flooding that has severely damaged teaching and learning equipment. Although some crucial items were relocated to safety, the slow recession of floodwaters threatens to delay necessary repairs. The school's deputy director, Ms. Suwimol Hongwilai, emphasized the urgency of the situation as administrators, teachers, and parents await the receding waters to begin restoration work.
Meanwhile, Ratchaburi's Suan Phueng district has been hit by heavy rains causing flash floods, leading to road collapses and fallen power poles. The overflowing streams have flooded the well-known O-Poi Market, resulting in its temporary closure. The Tanawsri Subdistrict Administrative Organization has taken precautionary measures by blocking off dangerous areas and warning residents to avoid risky zones.
In Kanchanaburi city, water levels are stabilizing, but many roads remain heavily flooded, affecting traffic and making travel challenging. In Bo Phloi district, over 270 homes are still inundated, and rescue operations are ongoing. The rising water levels of the Khwae Yai River, due to releases from the nearly full Srinakarin and Vajiralongkorn Dams, pose additional risks, prompting warnings for residents and businesses to remain vigilant.