The discharge impacted provinces located downstream, including Khon Kaen and Kalasin. Gabion boxes packed with rocks are dropped to fill in the collapsed embankment of the Phong River in Khon Kaen to prevent flooding in the province's economic zones. Jakkrapan Nathanri and Waedao Harai Officials expect a two-day struggle to prevent water from the Phong River rushing through a collapsed section of embankment and flooding economic areas in downtown Khon Kaen. Water pours through a break in a levee built to protect communities in Muang district of Khon Kaen on Saturday afternoon. (Photos by Jakkrapan Natanri)Click "play" to listen to Downtown Khon Kaen struggles to stay dry and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.

Source: Bangkok Post October 30, 2017 04:18 UTC