In the middle of the rainy season, bad weather in Thailand continues, with authorities predicting increased rainfall from Thursday, September 19, through next Monday. And while strong winds, flash floods and landslides are expected, some are still recovering from the flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi, which hit Southeast Asia last week.
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With our correspondent in Bangkok, Valentin Cebron
Farmland destroyed, entire neighborhoods devastated… The damage caused by tropical storm Yagi is considerable. Jitrada lives in the north of the Thailandin Chiang Rai, a province badly hit by floods. We are desperate but we are trying not to give up. People have lost a lot, sometimes one of their own. It is a lot of emotion, a lot of exhaustion too. This incident has caused a lot of disorder. Some areas are, at the moment, still covered in mud. It will take time before everything is repaired. ” she notes.
Solidarity among Thais
Jitrada’s family business, a car rental service, has suffered the ravages of the storm, but she puts things into perspective: all her loved ones are safe and sound. Above all, she sees, in this misfortune, a solidarity between Thais that is all the stronger. There are many volunteers from all over the country, many donations of food, equipment and money. Volunteers risk their lives to save residents. ” says Jitrada.
Since last month, torrential rains and landslides have killed 45 people and affected 140,000 homes in Thailand. In total, Typhoon Yagi killed more than 500 people in the Southeast Asian region. Scientists say climate change is making the monsoon, which hits Southeast Asia from June to September, even stronger and more erratic.
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