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Thailand: 200 houses damaged by storms

Thai authorities said on August 11 that more than 200 houses have been damaged in the southern province of Satun by torrential rain and storms.
Bangkok (VNA) – Thai authorities said on August 11 that more than 200 houseshave been damaged in the southern province of Satun by torrential rain andstorms.

Nationalpolice chief General Chakthip Chaijinda has ordered all police units in Satunto send mobile units to the hardest-hit areas to help victims and remove fallentrees from roads.

TV footageshowed victims using police stations in Satun as temporary shelter and local media reported that four tour operatorshave been advised to suspend trips to islands and waterfalls in the province.

The ThaiMeteorological Department on the same day warned of heavy rain and strong windsin southern and eastern provinces, such as Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi,Trang, Satun, Chanthaburi and Trat on August 11 – 12.

With wavesforecast to be up to 4 metres, ships were warned to proceed with caution and small boats were strongly advised to remain ashore. –VNA
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