Floodwaters swamp Sukhothai town after sandbag wall collapses

Floodwaters swamp Sukhothai town after sandbag wall collapses

The sudden collapse of a sandbag embankment along the Yom River sent floodwaters rushing into Sukhothai town on Saturday, inundating government offices and local communities with water levels as high as 40 centimetres.

Floodwaters Inundate Sukhothai Town After Sandbag Barrier Fails

SUKHOTHAI — A sudden breach in a sandbag embankment along the Yom River triggered severe flooding in Sukhothai town on Saturday, submerging government offices, markets, and residential areas under knee-deep water. The collapse occurred around 11:30 a.m. near Wat Kuha Sawan in Muang district, sending torrents of water rushing through the historic town. Storm Wipha […] Source